John Mann, the government’s independent advisor an anti-semitism, has carried out a review examining anti-semitism and other forms of racism in the NHS. One of the recommendations in his report is around the wearing of political badges and slogans on NHS uniforms.
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The chief executive of NHS England, said: "We accept all of the recommendations in Lord Mann's review and as a leadership community, we will act swiftly to implement them.”
I know the report was specifically looking at racism and anti-semitism, but it seems to me that the progress flag is also a ‘political identifier’ and I’m wondering whether these recommendations could be used to challenge the overt use of this symbol in the NHS. As I’ve said before, part of my local hospital building is painted with a huge progress flag mural which is visible as you approach the main entrance. There is also a flag pole outside which flies the progress flag 365 days a year.
As a woman who does not subscribe to gender ideology, I do perceive a bias against me and my protected beliefs. I want NHS branding to return to how it was in the 90s/2000s when I worked for them - blue and white logos and lanyards with no other agenda.
The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.
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