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Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 12 September 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 September 2016. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 September 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Hospitals: Uniforms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the effect on the self-esteem of female hospital staff of having to wear a uniform.

Answer

The Department has not assessed the effect on the self-esteem of female hospital staff having to wear uniform.


There is advice available to hospitals on the NHS Employers website via the following links:

http://www.nhsemployers.org/your-workforce/plan/building-a-diverse-workforce/need-to-know/dress-codes-and-discrimination

http://www.nhsemployers.org/your-workforce/plan/building-a-diverse-workforce/need-to-know/wearing-face-veils-in-the-workplace


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45997
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Women Hospitals Staff Uniforms
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk