9th September 2016
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service is changing its uniform for the first time since its inception in 1995.
The old royal blue shirts and navy trousers are to be replaced by the nationally recognised green uniform from Monday 12 September.
The change means that NIAS staff will now look the same as colleagues across the UK.
The change comes after extensive consultation by the Trust’s Uniform Committee which is made up of management representatives and trade union members representing the views of staff.
Bryan Snoddy, Assistant Director of Operations, and chairman of the Uniform Committee welcomed the change saying;
“The move to green uniforms has come about following a long period of discussion with representatives of staff. Work to facilitate the transition began almost three years ago and I am delighted that from Monday 12 September, NIAS staff will be instantly recognisable by a new uniform which brings a degree of consistency with other ambulance services throughout the UK.
The change in uniform could also be said to reflect the other major changes which have been taking place throughout our Service over the past number of years. These changes, facilitated by appropriate care pathways, are designed to ensure that NIAS delivers what is best for the patient.
From Monday patients may see a different uniform but the people delivering that service are the same highly committed professionals that have would have been delivering the Service on Sunday.
I would like to place on record my personal thanks to those who have worked tirelessly in an effort to ensure that this transition to green happens as seamlessly as possible”
The Trust has produced a short promo video: