A report by the Board of Deputies of British Jews has outlined 10 recommendations to combat antisemitism, particularly within the NHS. It emphasizes the need for antisemitism training and suggests creating an 'Antisemitism Training Qualification' for effective education. Many Jewish employees and patients in the NHS reported feelings of unease regarding antisemitism, prompting the call for comprehensive measures. Following the October 7 attack, an increase in anti-Jewish discrimination has been recognized, with a need to address Jewish identity as both an ethnicity and religion.
The report made 10 recommendations, including that the NHS tackle a specific unaddressed issue of antisemitism, which has been alarming, especially after events on October 7.
Lord John Mann described the onslaught of antisemitism in the UK as unacceptable and expressed hope that the recommendations would provide guidance and action for improvement.
A recommendation was made for the creation of an 'Antisemitism Training Qualification', aimed at equipping trainers with knowledge on contemporary antisemitism for more effective educational outreach.
The report recommended that Judaism be recognized as both an ethnicity and a religion, enhancing the understanding and appropriate response to antisemitism.
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