NHS and healthcare uniform
By Workrig team · Updated 2026-11-01
Most NHS trusts issue core uniform but staff, agencies, private clinics, dental and veterinary practices buy their own, and many trusts allow additional sets bought to the same colour scheme.
| Role (typical) | Common colour | Garment |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare assistant | Hospital (light) blue | Scrubs or tunic |
| Registered nurse | Navy or royal blue | Tunic or scrubs |
| Ward sister / charge nurse | Navy with trim, or burgundy | Tunic |
| Physiotherapist | White with navy trim | Tunic |
| Theatre and ED | Blue or green | Scrubs |
| Doctors and dentists | Varies; scrubs widely used | Scrubs |
Colour schemes vary by trust; confirm with your uniform policy before ordering for a team. See medical scrubs, healthcare tunics and lab coats.
