Freedom of Information Request – Ref: FOI 252-2025
Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information request. Please find our response below.
You asked:
1. Adoption status – Has your Trust committed to adopt the new NHS national healthcare uniform? (Yes/No)
Our response:
Yes for all AHP staff. For nursing this is still being explored as we are keen to partner with the local acute Trusts.
You asked:
2. Future commitment – If not yet adopted, is your Trust considering adopting the new uniform? (Yes/No/Undecided)
Our response:
For nursing we are still in discussion.
You asked:
3. Reason for non-adoption – 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)
Our response:
Not applicable
You asked:
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.
Our response:
To meet sustainability objectives a phased approach has been implemented supporting new starters and like for like replacement from August 2024.
Next steps:
Should you have any queries in relation to our response, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you are unhappy with the response you have received in relation to your request and wish to ask us to review our response, you should write to:
Louise Moss
Head of Legal Services / Associate Director of Corporate Governance
c/o Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth, GL3 4AW
E-mail: louise.moss@ghc.nhs.uk
If you are not content with the outcome of any review, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for further advice/guidance. Generally, the ICO will not consider your case unless you have exhausted your enquiries with the Trust which should include considering the use of the Trust’s formal complaints procedure. The ICO can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.