leading supplier of the new NHS Healthcare Uniform
the largest UK healthcare organisations trust alsico
Proud to be an awarded supplier to the NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework for the new standardised uniforms across NHS England.
transforming NHS Healthcare Uniforms across England
Alsico is proud to be an awarded workwear supplier on the NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework, supplying Trusts and GP surgeries across England.
This project aims to revolutionise uniform provision across NHS England Trusts, offering exceptional value, enhanced sustainability, a professional image, and fostering an inclusive culture.
As an awarded supplier, we are committed to supporting over 600,000 healthcare professionals with high-quality uniforms.
What’s particularly encouraging is seeing the framework move from concept to reality across multiple trusts. The initial implementation in November 2024 provided invaluable insight, and since then we’ve seen growing confidence in a national approach to uniforms. Trusts are recognising the long-term value, not just in cost management, but in inclusivity, sustainability and professional identity.
The framework continues to support teams with garments designed alongside healthcare professionals, prioritising stretch, comfort and inclusivity. Our whole team at Alsico remains incredibly proud to be part of this important initiative, and we look forward to continuing to work with trusts nationwide as adoption grows and the long-term benefits of the new uniform approach are realised.
Greg Houlston - Business Development Director, alsico UK
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what is the NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework?
The NHS Healthcare Uniforms Framework is a national initiative, introduced in 2024, that aims to revolutionise how NHS Healthcare Uniforms are sourced and supplied across NHS Trusts in England. It brings exceptional value for money, enhanced sustainability, an improved professional image, and fosters an inclusive culture where everyone feels recognised and valued.
NHS Supply Chain leads this project to introduce a nationally standardised approach to hospital uniforms across England, simplifying procurement for NHS Trusts and introducing high-quality, innovative healthcare uniforms developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
The NHS Supply Chain Uniform Framework is expected to yield 30% cost savings nationally, reflecting the values of innovation, adaptability, and unity. For NHS England Trusts, the new NHS Healthcare Uniform represents a significant step forward in standardised, sustainable uniform provision.
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benefits of the NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework
cost savings
30% average cost reduction
sustainability
made using BCI cotton and 100% recycled polyester
professional image
modern design, functional and durable
inclusivity
universal appeal and cultural sensitivity
consistency
88% of patients thought the same uniforms should be worn nationally.
widespread support
82% of NHS staff who responded to the national consultation were in favour of introducing a National Uniform across the NHS in England
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consultations & wearer trials
consultation results
Extensive engagement with patients, visitors, NHS Trusts, and healthcare professionals revealed strong support for a standardised uniform. The national workforce consultation received over 50,000 responses, with 82% agreeing on the adoption of a standardised NHS Healthcare Uniform.
wearer trials
Prototypes underwent rigorous field tests to refine the design, incorporating feedback from NHS staff. The trials ensured that the uniforms provided a full range of movement, supported a comfortable temperature, and were easy to launder.
As the first trust to introduce the new uniform, we have made it easier for patients and visitors to recognise the roles of the colleagues caring for them across all five of our hospitals. This change supports a better experience for those receiving care at UHDB, while also improving comfort for our teams and enhancing the sustainability of the clothing worn across our workforce.
We worked closely with Alsico, NHS Supply Chain and other partners to support colleagues across all five sites through the transition. Although a change of this scale naturally brings challenges, our collaborative approach meant we were able to successfully move more than 8,000 team members into their new uniforms. We are grateful to everyone involved for their support throughout the project, and we are pleased to have received positive feedback from colleagues, who tell us their uniforms are both comfortable and durable during long clinical shifts.
Karen Hill - Lead Nurse Professional Standards at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) NHS Foundation Trust
pathfinder trusts
NHS Supply Chain collaborated with early adopters know as 'pathfinder trusts'. These trusts are providing insightful feedback, identify early challenges, and analysing their experience to help future implementation with other Trusts. Their involvement ensures a smoother transition benefitting both healthcare staff and patients.
"The project has been a huge undertaking, and the feedback and experiences of our pathfinder trusts has been invaluable, helping us shape and refine the implementation process for the next cycle of trusts adopting the uniform."
- Michelle Johnson, Clinical Executive Director NHS Supply Chain
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The New NHS Healthcare Uniform
Alsico is an awarded supplier of the new standardised uniform for NHS healthcare teams in England, shaped by over 50,000 voices from across NHS healthcare.
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who wears the new NHS Healthcare Uniform?
NHS Healthcare Uniforms are designed for all clinical staff across NHS England Trusts. The NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework covers Nursing and Midwifery Professions, Allied Health Professions (including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and radiographers), Healthcare Science and Pharmacy professionals, and multi-profession support roles.
Each group is identified by distinct colourways, ensuring patients and colleagues can easily recognise different NHS staff by their uniforms across hospital and community settings. NHS Trusts and other large firms interested in NHS Healthcare Uniform procurement can work with alsico to map their staff roles to the correct colourway.
colourways
The colourways for the new NHS Healthcare Uniforms were chosen to provide a standardised, consistent colour scheme across NHS England, with colours and trims to denote each professional group:
Nursing & Midwifery Professions
Allied Health Professions
Healthcare Science & Pharmacy
Multi-Profession Uniforms
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our role and expertise as an NHS Healthcare Uniforms supplier
manufacturing process
Alsico uses decades of experience and advanced technology to produce high-quality uniforms. With over 8000 employees across 21 factories, we ensure efficient, large-scale production, meeting the highest standards of durability and quality.
dedicated project team
Our dedicated team collaborates with NHS Supply Chain for seamless implementation. From design to delivery, we provide exceptional service and support, ensuring uniforms meet NHS staff needs and guaranteeing a smooth rollout process.
innovative solutions
As a leading NHS Healthcare Uniforms supplier, alsico leads the provision of uniforms for over 600,000 NHS England staff, promoting equality, diversity, and sustainability. Our innovative solutions and commitment to quality set us apart, securing the majority share of the NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework.
commitment to healthcare
With nearly a century in healthcare uniform manufacturing, alsico understands healthcare workers' needs. We are GRS certified and dedicated to sustainability, ensuring our products are environmentally friendly and comfortable.
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experience matters
why the largest UK healthcare organisations trust alsico
When only the best will do, NHS Trusts and leading healthcare organisations choose alsico as their healthcare uniform supplier for our proven scale, end-to-end bespoke capabilities, and continuous innovation. We are proud to be trusted by the largest healthcare organisations in the UK.
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why adopt the new NHS Healthcare Uniform?
inclusive for all wearers
The new NHS Healthcare Uniform has been designed with universal appeal and cultural sensitivity, ensuring every member of the NHS diverse workforce feels recognised and valued.
Traditional sizing has been replaced with a non-gender-specific system, empowering all individuals to choose uniforms that reflect their identities. Garments are also available in an extended range of sizes and lengths, including a full maternity range.
professional image and suitability
Developed with continuous input from different NHS Trusts, NHS England, and professional bodies such as the National Midwifery Council and The Royal College of Nursing, the NHS Healthcare Uniform strikes a balance between modern design and functionality.
The design incorporates feedback from colleagues who have trialled the uniform, ensuring durability, comfort, and breathability.
now available for GP surgeries across England
The new NHS Healthcare Uniform is now available to GP surgeries across England, helping NHS GP's adopt the wider uniform identity.
As a GP surgery, you can access the NHS Healthcare Uniform directly through alsico, instead of through NHS Supply Chain like Trusts do.
how to order NHS Healthcare Uniforms
As an awarded healthcare uniform supplier on the NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework, alsico works with NHS Trusts and GP surgeries looking to implement the new NHS Healthcare Uniform.
If you’re interested in adopting the NHS Healthcare Uniform for your Trust, uniforms are procured through the NHS Supply Chain. Our dedicated project team supports each Trust through sizing, colourway mapping, and rollout planning. GP surgeries across England can access NHS Healthcare Uniforms directly through alsico.
Whether your organisation is still considering the new NHS Healthcare Uniform or actively looking into uniform procurement, contact our team to learn more or request samples. For more detailed information and resources, contact us or visit NHS Supply Chain's official NHS Healthcare Uniform page.
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If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please get in touch.
frequently asked questions about the NHS Healthcare Uniform
The NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework aims to create a standardised approach to uniform provision, led by NHS Supply Chain. It replaces the previous system where each Trust sourced its own uniforms independently, often at widely varying costs. The framework introduces a single range of high-quality, sustainable healthcare uniforms designed in collaboration with clinical professionals, delivering 30–50% cost savings nationally.
Yes, the new NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework is currently only implemented across NHS organisations in England. In other parts of the UK, such as Scotland and Wales, NHS staff follow separate national uniform policies that provide guidance and standards for their NHS uniforms.
No, adoption of the NHS Healthcare Uniform is optional. Healthcare organisations can choose to transition to the new uniform when their current uniform contract reaches its natural replacement cycle. Our teams are on hand to support any NHS Trusts or GP surgeries considering the switch.
NHS Trusts can access the new NHS Healthcare Uniforms through NHS Supply Chain's procurement process. Alsico, as an awarded supplier on the framework, works directly with each Trust to support implementation, from initial colourway mapping and sizing through to rollout planning and ongoing supply. Contact our dedicated NHS team to begin the process.
The NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework covers all clinical staff who currently wear a uniform, including Nursing and Midwifery Professions, Allied Health Professions, Healthcare Science and Pharmacy professionals, and multi-profession support roles. Each professional group is distinguished by specific uniform colours.
By standardising design, materials, and colours across NHS England, the framework harnesses the collective purchasing power of the NHS to deliver significant savings. Individual Trust savings will vary depending on current spend, but across England the framework is expected to save 30% on uniform costs. That equates to approximately £10 million over three years if all Trusts adopt.
Yes. The new NHS Healthcare Uniforms are now available to GP surgeries across England. Unlike NHS Trusts, GP surgeries can order directly through alsico rather than through NHS Supply Chain. This gives practices a straightforward route to adopting the same standardised, professional uniform worn across the wider NHS.
As a preferred supplier on the NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework, alsico is trusted by NHS organisations throughout England. With nearly a century of experience in designing and manufacturing workwear, we provide high-quality, durable, comfortable uniforms tailored to every clinical role. Our team offers end-to-end support, from design and production to efficient delivery, ensuring a smooth rollout across trusts.
Beyond the NHS Healthcare Uniform Framework, we supply bespoke healthcare uniforms and hospital uniforms to private healthcare providers, care home groups, and other large healthcare organisations across the UK. Our end-to-end manufacturing capability means we can develop tailored uniform programmes at scale without sacrificing quality or comfort.
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