NHS introduces new uniforms ‘to beat superbugs’

The NHS has rolled out a new type of uniform for its healthcare employees in Scotland in a bid to reduce the spread of superbugs in hospitals, it has emerged.

It will also help the service to implement a more harmonised uniform, as a single tunic-style garment will be available in five shades of blue for clinical staff, while non-clinical staff will wear one of two shades of green.

Previously, employees wore up to 250 different tunic styles in 100 various colours.

“Not only will the new NHS staff uniform help to convey the professionalism of healthcare workers, it will also make it easier for patients to identify staff,” explained Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish health secretary.

In other NHS news, chief medical officer Dr Tony Jewell’s annual report showed this week that the number of hospital admissions for heart attacks in Wales has been reduced since the smoking ban was introduced in 2007, reported the BBC.