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The new national uniform, which has been designed specifically for NHSScotland, will help patients easily identify members of staff and their respective roles.
Action was taken after research showed that patients, as well as staff, had difficulty identifying uniformed members of staff. This was due to the wide variety of uniform styles and colours currently in use.
The Scottish Government also undertook a six-week public consultation. From a total of 647 responses, almost 90 per cent agreed that there was a need for greater simplicity and consistency in uniforms.
The new uniforms, which promote a national corporate image, will be phased in gradually across NHSScotland by the end of 2012.
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Clinical staff involved in patient treatment will wear tunics in shades of blue with navy trousers. Senior Charge Nurses will wear navy blue.
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Facilities staff, including Porters, Catering and Domestic staff, will wear shades of green with navy trousers.
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Darker shades of green represent Catering and Domestic supervisors.
It is available in a wide range of sizes and lengths, including maternity sizes, and is branded with the NHSScotland logo. Polo shirts may be available as an alternative to tunics but this depends on the local policy for particular staff groups.
The new uniforms will provide significant savings for the public purse because they are purchased through a bulk-buying process via a single supplier.
This enables better quality garments to be purchased, which are more appropriate for staff needs. They are lighter and more flexible than existing uniforms and also have short sleeves and air vents to help staff work in warm environments.
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