# NHS's antisemitic rot exposed in documentary > Campaign Against Antisemitism releases film showing Jewish staff and patients facing death threats, Nazi salutes, and abuse across British hospitals. - Title: NHS's antisemitic rot exposed in documentary · Dailymail - Summary: Campaign Against Antisemitism releases film showing Jewish staff and patients facing death threats, Nazi salutes, and abuse across British hospitals. Jewish… - Keywords: nhs, antisemitism, campaign against antisemitism, jewish staff, jewish patients, discrimination, healthcare abuse, united kingdom, documentary, lord mann review, mandatory training, medical regulation - Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/news/article-16132509/NHS-anti-Semitic-rot-revealed.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss - Published: 2026-09-15T20:39:17+00:00 - Read time: 4 min - Topics: nhs, antisemitism, campaign against antisemitism, jewish staff, jewish patients, discrimination, healthcare abuse, united kingdom, documentary, lord mann review, mandatory training, medical regulation ## NHS accused of antisemitic rot Campaign Against Antisemitism released a documentary showing Jewish patients and staff experienced abuse, death threats, and Nazi salutes while working and receiving treatment in British hospitals. ## Nurse witnessed Nazi salute Cambridge nurse Shelly Lipman said a healthcare assistant performed a Nazi salute in front of her after she explained her Jewish heritage, right next to a patient's bed. > I just felt like my jaw dropped for what felt like an hour ## Surgeon made antisemitic remarks during surgery Patient Saul Freeman said his surgeon told him during a skin cancer procedure that Jews shoot children in the head or legs for fun, leaving him feeling vulnerable on the operating table. > The Jews shoot children in the head or the legs for fun ## Jewish doctors hiding identity Jewish medical professionals reported removing name badges, stopping wearing religious necklaces, and even quitting the NHS to become private doctors to avoid abuse. ## Death threats against senior professor One senior Jewish medical professor received antisemitic death threats, while other Jewish doctors reported being aggressively interrogated for wearing Stars of David. ## Dentists removed from professional chat A dentist named Adam said members with Jewish-sounding names were removed from a professional online chatroom after other members called for Zionists to be kicked out for spying. > I will never treat a Zionist and I'm glad I don't treat Jews ## Hanukkah celebration deemed inappropriate An NHS staff member was told it was inappropriate to bring donuts to celebrate Hanukkah due to the current climate, which she interpreted as meaning the NHS wanted to delete Jewish people. ## Staff member attacked over Jewish identity An NHS employee was told all Jewish people are racist and don't understand racism. When she disagreed, the woman lunged across a table at her and tried to grab her. ## Patient threatened over Palestine complaint A Jewish patient was threatened with having his dialysis treatment stopped after complaining about a staff member wearing a free Palestine T-shirt that erased Israel as a Jewish homeland. ## Boycott Israel stickers in patient room Another patient reported having boycott Israel stickers placed around his hospital room without his consent. ## Fear prevents reporting abuse Jewish staff and patients said they don't report incidents because they fear intimidation, retribution, and that complaints won't be taken seriously. > I don't think people want to report because we're very scared of intimidation, retribution and repercussions ## Poll shows Jews hiding identity Nearly half of British Jews polled said they had taken steps since October 7 to hide their Jewish identity, fearing they would not receive equal care in the NHS. ## Suspended doctor posted antisemitic content NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan was suspended after posting that Jews love stealing Palestinian bodies and harvesting organs. She was charged with four counts of inviting support for Hamas. > the Jews love stealing Palestinian bodies and harvesting their organs ## Doctor called Israelis worse than Nazis Dr Aladwan repeatedly posted about Jewish supremacy, labeled Israelis worse than Nazis, and described the Holocaust as a concept. She was investigated by the General Medical Council. ## GMC member cited more antisemitism complaints A senior GMC member told a British Islamic Medical Association meeting that the regulator was seeing far more complaints about antisemitism than Islamophobia and was more likely to close them. ## GP led terrorist-designated group North London GP Dr Abdul Wahid was revealed as long-time chairman of the UK branch of Hizb ut-Tahrir, which the UK Government proscribed as a terrorist organization in January 2024. ## Surgeon compared Israel to final solution Consultant plastic surgeon Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah told a rally that after eleven months it's clear the Israeli government and population have embraced the final solution. The GMC appealed his acquittal. ## NHS must root out antisemitism NHS leadership acknowledged unacceptable antisemitism and racism exist and said they must be rooted out. The NHS is implementing Lord Mann review recommendations and mandatory training on antisemitism. ## Mandatory training for NHS leaders Mandatory anti-racism training specifically including antisemitism will be put in place for NHS bosses and trust chairmen within six months. ## CAA calls for wide-ranging response Campaign Against Antisemitism called the situation an institutional crisis requiring action from practitioners, trusts, regulators, and politicians to restore Jewish people's trust in the NHS. > Jewish people are having to hide their identity for fear of unequal treatment or abuse ## Key takeaway Jewish people in the NHS report systematic abuse and discrimination, forcing many to hide their identity or leave the profession entirely.