Monday 01 December 2025
Internal Reference Number: FOI_8923
Date Request Received: 26/09/2025 00:00:00
Date Request Replied To: 02/10/2025 00:00:00
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Request Summary: Adoption of NHS national healthcare uniform
Request Category: Companies
| Question Number 1: I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding the adoption of the new NHS healthcare uniform (see info attached and from NHS Supply Chain), which is being offered to trusts in England for their workforces. Adoption status o Has your Trust committed to adopt the new NHS national healthcare uniform? (Yes/No) | |
| Answer To Question 1: No | |
| Question Number 2: Future commitment o If not yet adopted, is your Trust considering adopting the new uniform? (Yes/No/Undecided) | |
| Answer To Question 2: Undecided | |
| Question Number 3: Reason for non-adoption o If your Trust has not adopted and has no current plans to adopt the new NHS healthcare uniform, please give the reason(s): ☐ Financial constraints ☐ Awaiting further national guidance or evaluation ☐ Preference to retain existing uniform policy ☐ Logistical challenges (e.g., procurement, supply chain) ☐ Staff feedback / consultation outcomes ☐ Other (please specify) | |
| Answer To Question 3: Other - The waste created by swapping out 1000 s of uniforms , not very sustainability focused | |
| Question Number 4: Timescale If your Trust has committed to adoption, please indicate the expected timescale of roll-out (if available), e.g. 12-18 months from October 2025. | |
| Answer To Question 4: Undecided | |
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