WHAT IS IT?
Here at The Students' Union, we understand how expensive placements can be. The price of uniforms, parking, accommodation and enough coffee to get you through your shift - it all adds up!
That's why we've created our Placement Uniform Swap Shop, to give our healthcare students a more budget-friendly, eco-friendly placement experience.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
Donate
If you've finished your course, you can drop your pre-loved placement uniform items off in The Students' Union Office at Glenside at any time between 09:30-16:00, Monday-Friday. We accept all sizes, styles and conditions (but please help us out by washing items before donating them!)
Swap
Come along to our weekly Swap Shop events to exchange your uniform items for something more comfortable.
Collect
You can still pop along to a Swap Shop event, even if you don't have anything to swap. Whether your uniform hasn't arrived in time for placement or you're struggling to juggle laundry with late night shifts, we can help you out on a case-by-case basis.
Spread the word
Tell your friends, your coursemates and your lecturers. This scheme is run solely on donations so the more uniforms we have, the more Swap Shops we can run!
WHEN ARE THE SWAP SHOP EVENTS HAPPENING?
Placement Uniform Swap Shops will be held every Wednesday, between 12:00-14:00 in The Students' Union at Glenside.
Up to date information on all events at Glenside Campus, including Placement Uniform Swap Shops can be found here.
MORE INFORMATION
- Please note that The Students' Union is a separate organisation to UWE Bristol, meaning that we are not directly responsible for providing new uniforms or placement information.
- If you wish to buy new additional or replacement UWE branded placement uniform directly from the supplier, Alexandra Workwear, then please email Infopoint@uwe.ac.uk who will be able to send you the details.
- Your first set of uniform from Alexandra Workwear will be free of charge. Payment is only required if you are purchasing additional items.
- For any queries regarding your placement, please speak to your Placement Coordinator.
- Contact details for professional placements at UWE Bristol can be found here.
- As our Swap Shop is run on donations, we may not always have a full range of sizes in stock so we encourage students not to rely solely on this scheme for uniform
- If you're struggling with costs associated with your placement, help is available from UWE Bristol's Student Money Service and The Students' Union's Advice Centre.
If you have any questions, please contact: SUGlenside@uwe.ac.uk
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Cost: Free
Booking required: No
Open to: All UWE Bristol students
Venue Information
Disabled parking: Yes
Step-free access: Yes
Automatic doors: Yes
Accessible toilets: Yes
Induction loop: No
Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes
Quiet spaces available: Yes
Travel Information
Walk: Glenside Campus is a 30 min (approx.) walk from Frenchay Campus, either via Stoke Lane or through Stoke Park Estate. Please note that these routes include steep hills.
Bus: First Bus services 5 and 48A stop directly outside the main entrance to Glenside Campus. The 48A runs every 20 mins between Frenchay and Glenside.
Cycle: Glenside is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus.
Drive: Parking is available on campus for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a free ‘permission to park’ permit along with a daily parking token displayed in your windscreen.
Inclusivity Statement
The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.