What do UK care workers wear?

On the whole, UK care workers in both care home environments and in-home care roles, tend to wear a uniform. But what kind of uniform do care workers wear, you ask..

The UK care home uniform typically consists of a tunic and trousers with sturdy, flat shoes.

Some care homes buy the tunics and provide to the staff to wear. Care workers may also wish to choose and buy their own uniform, as there’s a wide range of scrub suits and care worker tunics available, from brands such as Cherokee and WonderWink.

The tunics have high necklines, short sleeves and are longer than an average top. The tunic usually has large hip pockets for keeping everyday work essentials handy.

Reasons to wear a care home uniform:

Identifying staff Building trust Improved teamwork Infection control