NHS Staff Under Fire for Wearing Pro-Palestine Symbols

Barts Health NHS Trust reviews dress code after complaints of political symbols worn by staff treating Jewish patients.

NHS staff at Barts Health NHS Trust have been reported for wearing 'Free Palestine' badges and shirts while treating Jewish patients, causing distress and complaints.
UK Lawyers for Israel claim these actions create a hostile environment for Jewish and Israeli patients, potentially breaching the Equality Act.
Incidents have been noted at multiple hospitals, including St Bartholomew’s, Whipps Cross, and Newham, with some staff in senior positions wearing these symbols.
Barts Health NHS Trust is reviewing its uniform policy to address the issue of political symbols at work, which was previously scheduled for review in October 2025.
The review follows previous controversies, including an NHS Trust incident involving antisemitism training and allegations of misconduct by staff displaying pro-Palestinian symbols.