The Scottish Government Uniform Working Group (SGUWG) was established in December 2006 to consider issues relating to staff uniform and dress code. This group, with representation from the Scottish Government, NHS employers and Trade Unions has initially focused on establishing a national uniform specification and procuring a national uniform set.
The group is also concerned with dress code, laundry capacity and changing facilities, as decisions on the national uniform will have implications for the dress guidelines and the physical estate. However these issues will be tackled by the group over the longer term.
SGUWG agreed that the best way to identify appropriate proposals for a new uniform set was to involve staff who wear uniforms on a day to day basis. In October 2007, NHS Scotland National Uniform Group (NHSS-NUG), was established, to develop options for the physical specification.
To assist them in their deliberations, the group considered samples, received reports on wearer trials and commissioned independent research on patients' views. In May 2008, we conducted a public consultation on the group's recommendations.
Scottish Government Uniform Working Group (SGUWG) Membership
Scottish Government Health Directorates
NSS National Procurement
Staff side representation: UNISON; RCN
Employers - NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Employers - NHS Forth Valley
Health Facilities Scotland (from February 2008)
Health Protection Scotland (from May 2008)
NHS Scotland National Uniform Group (NHSS-NUG) Membership
All NHS Boards
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
NHS Lanarkshire
NHS Lothian and Borders
NHS Forth Valley
NHS Fife
NHS Tayside
NHS Grampian
NHS Highlands
NHS Orkney
NHS Shetland
Golden Jubilee
State Hospital
NHS National Services Scotland
- National Procurement
- Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
- Health Protection Scotland