Did not want to tell the doctor I am Jewish' - The Jewish Chronicle

A Jewish woman in a diverse London NHS hospital describes her concerns ahead of invasive treatment, linking them to a broader climate of antisemitism in healthcare. She cites a 2026 report by the Campaign Against Antisemitism saying two-thirds of respondents worry about receiving equal treatment in the NHS because they are Jewish, with 20% feeling uncomfortable and a quarter concealing their identity. She notes the government commissioned a review led by Lord Mann that called NHS antisemitism “a national emergency” and promised training. After an initial diagnosis, she looked up her surgeon’s name and hesitated to mention she is Jewish. Her team reassured her, though later fears returned when she moved to a busier hospital.