How to Order your NHS Healthcare Uniform

Introduction

This page provides information for uniform wearers on how to order a uniform, including a sizing guide and Made to Order sizes.

If you need to place an order, please ensure that the person responsible for uniform orders in your trust is informed (for example your procurement team or supplies team).

Uniform garments can’t be ordered until your trust has completed the implementation process with NHS Supply Chain.

Hospital staff looking at the new healthcare uniforms in different colourways

How do I find my size?

The NHS Healthcare Uniform is designed to have a looser fit. The fabric has a minimum 10% stretch offering improved manoeuvrability and the garments are available in an extended range of sizes and lengths.

There are two options for you to identify the correct uniform size:

Sizing set* – if your trust has purchased a sizing set of garments, you can use these to determine which is the appropriate size for you.
Use the sizing guide and supporting guidance on how to correctly measure yourself, and what size garment your measurements correspond to.

*Trusts can purchase a sizing set of garments from the supplier as part of their initial bulk order. Wearers can use these to try on different sizes and select the most appropriate fit.

See our Downloads ▼ section for the fitting and sizing guides.

Essential tips for ordering your garments

Before placing your order, please consider these tips to get the right garment size and fit:

It’s important that you order the size that your measurements indicate you are.
Sizing up or down for a looser or tighter fit is not recommended because the garments are designed to allow freedom of movement and be comfortable during long shifts.
Ensure you have measured accurately before confirming your garment size.

Made to Order

If your garment measurements are outside the range available or if you have an occupational health requirement, you will need to complete a Made to Order form.

Please note: The person responsible for ordering in your trust will have to approve this and place the order using a specific Made to Order product code. You will not be able to complete a Made to Order form without key information such as the unique NHS Supply Chain purchase order (PO) number, we recommend that you speak with the individual responsible for placing your uniform order before completing a Made to Order form.

Ordering your uniform

Hospital staff looking at the new healthcare uniforms

Ordering NHS Healthcare Uniforms can be done through the NHS Supply Chain catalogue or through your trust’s own eProcurement system.

If your trust requires you to complete an order form or paperwork to order your garments, they may ask for a National Product Code (NPC) that corresponds to the garment in the NHS Supply Chain catalogue.

See our Useful Links section for the NPC Selector Tool – created to assist you with ordering. This tool assists with finding the specific code that corresponds to the uniform garment you require.

Returning your uniform

If you need to return your uniform, you will need to inform the person / team responsible for ordering, so they can report the return to NHS Supply Chain.

Please note: Made to Order garments are bespoke made for you, these cannot be returned, except in cases of a quality control issue.

Do you order on behalf of the trust / need more information as a trust superuser?

If you are the person / team responsible for ordering uniforms within your trust and would like further information about the ordering process, please get in touch with our team.

NHS Uniforms

nationaluniforms@supplychain.nhs.uk

Made to Order request form

This form is to be used to order garments with measurements outside the range shown in the catalogue on the usual order form and for base material changes in the event of an occupational health requirement.

This form will require senior management approval , please see your own Trust Guidelines for information relating to this.

Please ensure that there is a confirmed order on the NHS Supply Chain system using the Made to Order Garments in the catalogue, with associated NHS Supply Chain PO Number before filling out this form.

Please ensure that all details given are correct as the information will be used to create your own individual patterns and style reference numbers. These patterns will then be used for your order and will be held, with your own unique style reference numbers which may be used for any future orders you place.

As these garments are being made specially for you, they are not available for return.

See our Downloads ▼ section for a guide to help with measurements.

General Information

NHS Supply Chain Purchase Order Number(Required)

Trust / organisation name(Required)

First name(Required)

Last name(Required)

Phone number(Required)

Email(Required)

Type of made to order request(Required)

Material: 100% Cotton

Type of garment(Required)

Select uniform(Required)

Select trouser / shorts colour(Required)

Standard size(Required)

Quantity(Required)

Add Your Measurements

Add Your Measurements (if required)

Height (cm)

Measure from the top of the head to bottom of the foot

Bust / chest (cm)

Measure under the armpits across the largest part of the chest

Waist (cm)

Measure circumference around the waist at the narrowest part

Hip / seat (cm)

Measure circumference around the hips at the widest part

Thigh (cm)

Full circumference measured 2.5cm below crotch

Bicep (cm)

Measure circumference around the largest part of the upper arm

Sleeve length (cm)

Measure from the shoulder point to the required sleeve length

Back length (cm)

From the base of the back neck to required garment length

Inside leg (cm)

From the top of inside leg to the top of the heel of the shoe

Any necessary extra measurements?

For example large stomach, thighs, biceps, less fitted at waist etc.

Authorisation

Please confirm that you have authorisation to place this Made to Order request including your line managers approval and in line with your Trust Policies(Required)

Authorising managers name(Required)

Authorising managers email(Required)

Links section

National Product Code (NPC) Selector Tool
To assist you with ordering, use our selector tool to find the specific code that corresponds to the uniform garment you require.

Download our publications ▼

Uniform Measurement Guide (How to Measure With Diagrams)
Indicator of measurement points for uniform adjustments.
Uniform Sizing Guide (Measurements in Table Format)
Standard uniform sizing guide.

NHS Healthcare Uniforms