Personalised A&E workwear built for fast-paced shifts

A&E is non-stop — quick handovers, constant movement, and temperatures that change from bay to corridor in seconds. This collection focuses on the uniform layers A&E staff actually reach for: warm fleeces for cold areas, hoodies and zippies for easy on/off layering, and practical options that still look tidy on shift.

Adding embroidery helps with clear identification during busy periods and keeps your workwear looking consistent across the department.

What you can personalise (and what most A&E staff choose)

For A&E, simple and readable wins. The most popular format is left-chest embroidery with:

• Name (first name, or first name + initial)
• Role (e.g., Nurse, HCA, Paramedic, Student, ENP)
• Department (A&E / ED / Emergency Department)

If you’re ordering for a team, standardising the wording and line breaks makes everyone match (and looks much more “uniform smart”).

Choose the right layer for A&E: fleece vs hoodie vs zippie

• Fleeces: best for warmth without bulk — great for colder wards, entrances, and commutes.
• Hoodies: a comfy warm layer for travel, breaks, and non-clinical areas.
• Zippies (zip hoodies): perfect for quick on/off layering when you’re moving between hot and cold zones all day.

Tip: if your department wants a more formal option for clinics or meetings, add a cardigan to your rotation from the wider hub page below.

Ordering for yourself or for an A&E team

Ordering one item? Keep it clean: name + A&E/ED is the most popular. Ordering for a department? Decide your format first (for example, Line 1: Name, Line 2: A&E / ED) and apply it across the group for a consistent look.

Team order tip: use the same abbreviations for everyone (A&E or ED) and keep wording short so the embroidery stays tidy and readable.

Important information about personalisation

We create personalised workwear for NHS staff and healthcare professionals. Vivid Promotion is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official supplier to the NHS, and we do not supply NHS logos or crests. Personalisation is typically names, roles and departments, or approved artwork you have permission to use.

Browse the full hub for more departments and uniform layers here: Personalised NHS workwear. You may also find these useful:

• Rainbow NHS workwear
• Cardiology workwear
• Neonatal ICU workwear
• Pharmacy workwear