Introduce a legal minimum standard of provision for NHS clinical staff uniforms

We believe the current situation is not just a matter of staff comfort; it is a significant issue of patient safety and personal dignity. In a cost-of-living crisis, some staff are forced to run expensive, high-temperature wash cycles every single night just to ensure they have a clean kit for the next day’s shift and are frequently expected to provide their own clinical footwear at their own expense. Every clinician deserves a kit that is fit for purpose, safe, and fully funded.