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Political badges should be banned from NHS uniforms

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Ihatetomatoes · 04/06/2026 08:28

New report says political badges such as Pro Palestine shouldn't be worn on NHS uniforms. It's led to increased antisemitism and fear amongst Jewish patients.

Also NHS uniforms not to be worn on protests.

This report makes a number of suggestions and in my opinion must be implemented. All political badges off NHS uniforms. No NHS uniforms on protests such as pro Palestine. It contributes to racism and fear.

The NHS should treat all patients equally and individuals political opinions shouldn't be pinned on their uniforms.

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Soontobe60 · 04/06/2026 08:36

The same should hold for schools. Some schools are hotbeds of indoctrination.

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Ihatetomatoes · 04/06/2026 08:35

EwwSprouts · 04/06/2026 08:33

You as an individual can hold any opinion and protest in support of it. But you can't pretend the whole NHS shares your view or try to project that your voice should carry more weight as an NHS employee (industrial protests aside).

Indeed so no badge wearing of any sort to show your politics. Patients shouldn't be fearful of using the NHS.

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LaliqueSaltGrinder · 04/06/2026 08:34

I'm reallty susprised they aren't already. You are at work. Political statements are wholly inappropriate.

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Ihatetomatoes · 04/06/2026 08:34

"Lord Mann told the BBC: "The NHS should not be a place where you bring in your views. And the stronger the views, the bigger the problem."

"An 'I support Palestine' badge, or anything like that, is a problem for some people, just in the same way as an 'I support Israel' badge is a problem for some people. Don't wear either," he added."

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EwwSprouts · 04/06/2026 08:33

You as an individual can hold any opinion and protest in support of it. But you can't pretend the whole NHS shares your view or try to project that your voice should carry more weight as an NHS employee (industrial protests aside).

CornishPorsche · 04/06/2026 08:33

Badges, lanyards, stickers, decor - should all be uniform.

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Ihatetomatoes · 04/06/2026 08:33

To people who think political badges should be worn, why do you think so?

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Ihatetomatoes · 04/06/2026 08:32

AnneLovesGilbert · 04/06/2026 08:30

I can’t see why they were ever allowed.

I agree.

It's for health treatment for all. The report shows that Jewish people have hidden their faith, even avoided treatment due to antisemitism. There is no place for racism and antisemitism in the NHS.

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Barkcloth · 04/06/2026 08:31

I agree. No political insignia of any sort should be allowed.

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Ihatetomatoes · 04/06/2026 08:30

This applies to all political badges. The NHS is a mix of people of all backgrounds and its uniforms shouldn't be used for individuals political protest.

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AnneLovesGilbert · 04/06/2026 08:30

I can’t see why they were ever allowed.

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