If you’re doing long shifts, moving between wards and corridors, or juggling clinic + community work, the right uniform layer makes a huge difference. This NHS Workwear collection is built around the most-requested healthcare essentials — warm fleeces, smart cardigans, comfortable hoodies and practical zip hoodies — finished with professional embroidery so your details stay clear, consistent and “uniform-smart” every day.

Made for real NHS shifts, wards and community roles

NHS workwear isn’t one-size-fits-all. A busy A&E shift feels different to NICU, and ward-based pharmacy has different needs to outpatient clinics. That’s why we focus on practical layers that work across real hospital environments — easy to wear over scrubs, comfortable for long hours, and durable enough for frequent washing.

• Warmth without bulk for cooler wards, corridors and commutes
• Comfort for long shifts with easy movement during clinical work
• Professional identification so colleagues and patients can recognise you quickly

For the broader uniform range beyond NHS departments, see our Healthcare Workwear & Work Uniform hub.

Personalisation options: name, role and department embroidery

Most NHS staff choose tidy left-chest embroidery because it looks professional and stays visible throughout a shift. Popular formats include:

• Name (first name or first name + initial)
• Role (e.g., Nurse, HCA, Midwife, Student Nurse, ODP, Pharmacist, OT)
• Department (e.g., A&E, ICU, Pharmacy, Neonatal ICU, Theatres, Community)

If you’re ordering for a team, standardising your layout (for example: Name on line 1, Department on line 2) keeps everyone matching and avoids mixed abbreviations across the ward.

Choose the right layer for your job

Not sure what to buy first? Here’s the quick “NHS capsule uniform” approach based on how most staff shop:

• Fleeces: the go-to for warmth on colder wards, corridors, travel between buildings and community roles
• Cardigans: a smarter indoor layer that still feels like a uniform piece (great for clinics and patient-facing areas)
• Hoodies: comfortable warmth for travel, non-clinical areas and off-ward cover
• Zip hoodies: quick on/off layering when you’re moving between temperature changes all day

Most people start with one warm layer (fleece or hoodie), then add a cardigan for a more formal option.

Shop NHS workwear by department, team or design

If you already know your area, shopping by department is the quickest route to the right embroidery and the most relevant product mix. Popular starting points include:

• Accident & Emergency (A&E) Workwear
• ICU / Intensive Care Workwear
• Neonatal ICU Workwear
• Pharmacy Workwear
• Orthopaedics Workwear
• Occupational Therapy Workwear
• Midwifery Workwear
• Major Trauma Workwear
• Mental Health Workwear

Prefer a design-led look for team identity and morale? Explore the rainbow ranges:

• Rainbow NHS Workwear
• Rainbow Heart
• Rainbow Heart Heroes

And if you want something simple and personal, our Your Name Here options keep it clean and professional.

A note about NHS wording and branding

We supply personalised workwear for NHS staff and healthcare professionals. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official supplier to the NHS, and we do not supply or replicate NHS logos/crests. The most popular (and safest) option is embroidery featuring your name, role and/or department, or approved artwork you have permission to use.