Relaxed uniform policy due to hot weather extended until 21 July, 7pm

July 20, 2022

Due to the continued hot weather we have made the decision to extend the relaxation of the uniform policy. At all times, please use common sense and ensure your clothing is professional, clean, safe and appropriate for the nature of your role.

Colleagues can choose to:

• Wear existing uniforms, minus tights
• Wear thinner uniforms (more lightweight) if you have those already
• Wear scrubs – we are reviewing stocks to see what can be made available. See more details below.
• Switch to a plain white or blue T-shirt (no branded logos)
• Switch to plain blue or black tailored knee-length shorts

Wearing scrubs

The linen teams will be delivering scrubs to all wards ( with the exception of those areas that currently provide their own) at City (including Maternity) and Sandwell. The scrubs will be of varying sizes and all but a small amount of reserve stock will be distributed.

Colleagues can take scrubs home to launder however all scrubs need to be returned by Thursday 21 July and we will be asking matrons and ward managers to take responsibility for their return.

We must remind colleagues that they should not be wearing scrubs outside of the hospital grounds.

This arrangement has been extended until 7pm, Thursday 21 July, unless otherwise notified. Please share with your teams.