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NHS: Staff

Lords · Question HL350 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 10 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Smith of Finsbury

To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they have given to parts of the NHS regarding allowing individual members of staff to attend LGBT+ Pride marches in uniform.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 10 Jun 2026

Policies regarding the wearing of uniforms outside of the workplace remain the responsibility of individual organisations in the NHS.National uniform guidance was published by the Department of Health in 2010 and set out specific requirements of the Healt...