![]() ![]() When asked, the trust did not comment.ĬCHS provides education for children aged 4-18 who cannot attend school because they are receiving medical treatment or have mental health needs. ![]() MEE understands that children with special needs from the hospital school had transferred the art designed by Palestinian students in Gaza onto plates. The trust said that Chelsea Community Hospital School (CCHS), a purpose-built school linked to the hospital trust, "has long-standing and positive links with schools including in the Palestinian Territories". We will be working with the relevant parties on the next steps for the artwork." "We are sorry that the removal of this artwork has offended some communities and that its contents offended other communities. Israel's medical permit denial for Gaza's children doubles in past year, warns report Read More » C&W HFT declined to comment on when they received the letter and when the artwork was removed. UKLFI's letter stated "that some patients had complained to them that some elements of the display caused them offence and made them feel victimised," the trust said in a statement to MEE. In a statement, the trust confirmed to MEE that "the artwork in question was removed following a letter to C&W HFT suggesting legal action from the UKLFI. The hospital is run by Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust. A London hospital was threatened with legal action by a British pro-Israel charity for displaying artwork depicting the daily life of Palestinian schoolchildren from Gaza, Middle East Eye can reveal.Ĭhelsea and Westminster Hospital removed the artwork " Crossing Borders - A Festival Of Plates", which was designed by Palestinian students and had been displayed next to the children’s outpatients department at the hospital since 2012. ![]()
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