Healthcare workers (HCWs) across the NHS are increasingly being instructed to remove badges, symbols or social media posts in support of the Palestinian people, with management citing patient complaints, hospital dress codes, and professional regulatory guidance.
A report prepared by HCWs from across the world for UN special rapporteurs Francesca Albanese and Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng entitled “ A medical perspective on Israel’s genocide enablement apparatus in Gaza and abroad”, states that repression of, and reprisals against HCWs in western institutions is part of genocide enablement, and “normalises the targeting of healthcare workers and facilities, setting a dangerous global precedent”. This guide is intended to inform and support HCWs in safely and confidently expressing their views in the workplace. The respective guide is available for download at the following link.
