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UK Jewish groups launch £1.5 million initiative to tackle antisemitism in healthcare
The Jewish Health Equality Partnership will work on tackling health inequalities caused by structural antisemitism, collaborating with partners to improve understanding of Jewish health needs.
NHS to make Jewish BRCA genetic testing program permanent after successful pilot
UK medical org. to investigate NHS use of IHRA antisemitism definition over free speech claims
NHS urged to ban pro-Palestinian badges amid antisemitism concerns
Four in 10 Ashkenazi Jews have cancer-causing gene mutation, prompting NHS testing
Out of the 11,000 people tested, 235 people have reportedly been identified with the mutation.
'Zero tolerance': UK Health Secretary calls to strike off antisemitic, extremist doctors
Regulators will be urged to bring disciplinary action against doctors or nurses who express "racist or extremist views."
NHS staff treated Jewish patients in 'distressing' incidences while wearing 'Free Palestine' badges
Lawyers, most notably the UK Lawyers for Israel association, have said that wearing such controversial clothing would be a potential breach of the Equality Act.
New initiative connects Israeli tech to UK healthcare
Israeli startups will gain critical insights into the NHS and UK healthcare system, collaborating with healthcare organizations to bridge gaps and foster mutually beneficial partnerships.
UK's National Healthcare System told employees to skip antisemitism training, apologizes
The Trust's Chief admitted that some individuals through the BAME network (black, Asian and minority ethnic) had raised concerns about the training.
Pro-Palestinian nurses eject Jewish boy from hospital bed, UK trust to probe - report
Nurses wearing pro-Palestinian stickers allegedly ejected a visibly 9-year-old Jewish boy from his bed, while he was receiving treatment for his rare blood disease.
Lab-grown red blood cells transfused into people in first trial -NHS
Two people have been given the lab-grown cells and have so far had no side effects.
NHS to investigate health inequalities in UK Jewish community
A year-long investigation will examine NHS engagement with Jewish communities, investigating the barriers and blind spots that may be preventing the communication of key public health messages.
Eating fish while pregnant: Beneficial or detrimental? - study
Study authors concluded that "government recommendations should be reviewed to emphasize the beneficial value of fish consumption during pregnancy."
Did COVID-19 change the way doctors view end-of-life care? - study
The results of the study suggest that the pandemic has helped clinicians gain a greater understanding of the risks, burdens and limitations of intensive care.
