Silly Sock - NHS

[AccyJay]

I read an article this afternoon about NHS staff not being allowed to wear "Silly Socks". I didn't give it much more thought, until, i went into my local newsagents and saw the front page of tonights Lancashire Telegraph. I've posted a link below for futher details. It seems however that the hospital managers had a meeting to discuss the issue. What a waste of public money. I agree that there should be some sort of dress code, but this is crazy.

BBC NEWS | England | Lancashire | Novelty socks ban plan for medics

[jambutty]

Surely a dress code is already in place for NHS staff so it should be adhered to. If the code doesn’t specify the type of tights, stockings or socks then I would interpret that as the choice being up to the wearer.

If I were a patient lying in bed with some illness or injury the last thing on my mind would be the leg attire of the nurse attending to me.

If the management want to have a meeting about something they should consider bringing back the rule that nurses must not leave the hospital still wearing the uniform.

[AccyJay]

These are the same managers that allow most hospitals to fall into debt. I'm sure that the time, money & effort could be better spent trying to save money & provide a better service. Are they now going to employ some sort of fashion police? Any person caught wearing "Humourous socks" will face disciplinary action according to the Evening Telegraph.

Again a serious waste of resourses.

[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by jambutty

If the management want to have a meeting about something they should consider bringing back the rule that nurses must not leave the hospital still wearing the uniform.

Nice one. It would be more benficial to health than a sock ban.

[Less]

"Many of our staff work with very sick or dying patients and the policy is intended to make sure that our staff present a professional image at all times and to help ensure we maintain patient and public confidence."

If I am in a condition that needs me to be in hospital and if I am close to death or seriously ill I don't think I will be paying much attention to what socks the person attending me is wearing.
If however I am on the mend and I catch a glimpse of a 'silly sock', it might just brighten my day a little to know that the person that is dealing with me is human and doesn't always have to have a serious side to them.

I thought there was a term, laughter is the best medicine?

[SPUGGIE J]

Originally Posted by AccyJay

I read an article this afternoon about NHS staff not being allowed to wear "Silly Socks". I didn't give it much more thought, until, i went into my local newsagents and saw the front page of tonights Lancashire Telegraph. I've posted a link below for futher details. It seems however that the hospital managers had a meeting to discuss the issue. What a waste of public money. I agree that there should be some sort of dress code, but this is crazy.

BBC NEWS | England | Lancashire | Novelty socks ban plan for medics

If they want to cheer up some of the patients and make them feel comfortable then some kind of atire that "lifts the spirits" might help. Sometimes a person or persons at the bed of a patient mightt make them feel uncomfortable. Besides what happened to individuality?

Jambutty would a nurse in fishnet tights make you feel better???

[jambutty]

Not really SPUGGIE J. It might be a male nurse.

[WillowTheWhisp]

How are they going to enforce the bit about tattoes? Are they going to insist of laser removal? if so, who foots the bill?

[AccyJay]

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

How are they going to enforce the bit about tattoes? Are they going to insist of laser removal? if so, who foots the bill?

Very good considering the main topic is about socks.

[jambutty]

This issue has just hit the National news on Radio 2.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by AccyJay

Are they now going to employ some sort of fashion police?

Yes. Silly/novelty socks, along with ties, should never be worn.

[Less]

Originally Posted by AccyJay

Very good considering the main topic is about socks.

The proposed ban is part of a uniform policy, which would also stop staff from having tight clothes, unusual hairstyles or excessive tattoos.

Second paragraph of the link you sent us to, so surely it must be relevent?

[AccyJay]

I meant it was a good pun. socks - who foots the bill.

[Less]

Originally Posted by AccyJay

I meant it was a good pun. socks - who foots the bill.

How are they going to enforce the bit about tattoes? Are they going to insist of laser removal? if so, who foots the bill?

There you go cross purposes, because I thought willow had deliberately spelt tattoos as tattoes just to make that pun work

[AccyJay]

Originally Posted by Less

There you go cross purposes, because I thought willow had deliberately spelt tattoos as tattoes just to make that pun work

I saw that, but just thought it was one of Willows usual spelling mistakes.