Comments on: Moving up http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/ The blog of a Glasgow medical student, St Andrew's first aider, Mactard and slacking web developer. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:55:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Scott’s Spiel » Company, Attention! http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-466 Scott’s Spiel » Company, Attention! Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:34:11 +0000 http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-466 [...] the evening I was attending the Scotland vs. Croatia friendly at Hampden. Unlike my last big match at Hampden, I was much more confident for some reason and we had a greater number of [...] [...] the evening I was attending the Scotland vs. Croatia friendly at Hampden. Unlike my last big match at Hampden, I was much more confident for some reason and we had a greater number of [...]

]]> By: Scott http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-424 Scott Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:05:07 +0000 http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-424 Yes, I perhaps wrote that in a bit of a bad way. The hat should be provided free, not that I've got one yet. I raised a number of points with one our company committee members the other day, will see what becomes of that. Yes, I perhaps wrote that in a bit of a bad way. The hat should be provided free, not that I’ve got one yet.

I raised a number of points with one our company committee members the other day, will see what becomes of that.

]]> By: Will Matthews http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-423 Will Matthews Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:59:10 +0000 http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-423 Lots of parts of your last comment make me go a little crazy about St Andrews, but the worst has to be paying for your hard hat (please tell me that's a joke...!). If it's PPE, the organisation is obliged to provide, it, surely!? Lots of parts of your last comment make me go a little crazy about St Andrews, but the worst has to be paying for your hard hat (please tell me that’s a joke…!). If it’s PPE, the organisation is obliged to provide, it, surely!?

]]> By: Scott http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-422 Scott Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:10:31 +0000 http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-422 Nine!? Geez! We have 3 uniforms. Numbers 1 & 2 both start with a shirt, tie (clip on tie! >.<) and black combat trousers. Number 1 is supplemented with a tunic and dress hat and used for ceremonial occasions. Thankfully I don't own any of it, so can't wear it. Number 2 has a black jumper on top of the shirt and this is the one I wear most often. It can be supplemented with a black fleece and/or high vis. The high vis is unfortunately not waterproof which is a bit of a joke for Scottish weather. Number 3 consists of a blue suit, probably similar to your greens. There is then a red (for the rainbow effect?) hard hat which we're to wear at things like football. This is the one I have to supply the money for. Personally, I would just go with the blue one as a standard operating uniform and keep the others for formality if it's really needed. We should also have waterproof high vis jackets and perhaps waterproof trousers too. But hey, where's the fun without the politics? Nine!? Geez!

We have 3 uniforms. Numbers 1 & 2 both start with a shirt, tie (clip on tie! >.<) and black combat trousers. Number 1 is supplemented with a tunic and dress hat and used for ceremonial occasions. Thankfully I don’t own any of it, so can’t wear it.

Number 2 has a black jumper on top of the shirt and this is the one I wear most often. It can be supplemented with a black fleece and/or high vis. The high vis is unfortunately not waterproof which is a bit of a joke for Scottish weather.

Number 3 consists of a blue suit, probably similar to your greens. There is then a red (for the rainbow effect?) hard hat which we’re to wear at things like football. This is the one I have to supply the money for.

Personally, I would just go with the blue one as a standard operating uniform and keep the others for formality if it’s really needed. We should also have waterproof high vis jackets and perhaps waterproof trousers too. But hey, where’s the fun without the politics?

]]> By: Will Matthews http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-421 Will Matthews Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:06:16 +0000 http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-421 It depends where you go. We have an amazing NINE <a href="http://member.sja.org.uk/dressRegs/adultsUniform.asp" rel="nofollow">modes of dress</a>. The main options for duty wear are: White shirt, black trousers, jumper and tie, and sometimes hat. Two-piece 'greens' or squadsuit Black version of 'greens' Which you wear depends on where you live. We have these two lovely words that pop up a lot: "<a href="http://www.olib.co.uk/blogstjohn/?p=153" rel="nofollow">County policy</a>". Some counties believe that the greens make us look like paramedics, or that the local NHS ambulance service "don't like them" and effectively "ban" them, or restrict them to ambulance-trained volunteers. Some counties argue that the black suits look like riot police. We are, however, undergoing a uniform review nationally, which we're all hoping will see the creation of one "service delivery uniform". So is that more confusing that St Andrew's? ;o) It depends where you go.

We have an amazing NINE modes of dress. The main options for duty wear are:

White shirt, black trousers, jumper and tie, and sometimes hat.
Two-piece ‘greens’ or squadsuit
Black version of ‘greens’

Which you wear depends on where you live. We have these two lovely words that pop up a lot: “County policy“.

Some counties believe that the greens make us look like paramedics, or that the local NHS ambulance service “don’t like them” and effectively “ban” them, or restrict them to ambulance-trained volunteers.

Some counties argue that the black suits look like riot police.

We are, however, undergoing a uniform review nationally, which we’re all hoping will see the creation of one “service delivery uniform”.

So is that more confusing that St Andrew’s? ;o)

]]> By: Scott http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-420 Scott Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:29:34 +0000 http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-420 I agree, it should be. Technically it <em>could</em> be, the basic uniform is supplied and I've yet to buy that one. There is also the possibility that you'll get it refunded if it's in "usable" condition when you leave. The uniform, whilst it looks good, is rather impractical. Why do we need to be wearing shirt and tie going to an athletics event? I get the impression St John's is of similar formality? I agree, it should be. Technically it could be, the basic uniform is supplied and I’ve yet to buy that one. There is also the possibility that you’ll get it refunded if it’s in “usable” condition when you leave.

The uniform, whilst it looks good, is rather impractical. Why do we need to be wearing shirt and tie going to an athletics event? I get the impression St John’s is of similar formality?

]]> By: Will Matthews http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-419 Will Matthews Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:24:59 +0000 http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-419 Paying for uniform too!? That's ridiculous. Surely volunteering should be zero-cost. You're giving your time freely to these people, is that not enough? Paying for uniform too!? That’s ridiculous. Surely volunteering should be zero-cost. You’re giving your time freely to these people, is that not enough?

]]> By: Scott http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-418 Scott Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:19:15 +0000 http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-418 Consumables yes, or at least I hope so. The bag I got came with a good deal of consumables (although some were out of date). Things like scissors, CPR mask, torch and instant ice packs (which I'm rather fond of) I will have to get myself. The same goes for a belt and pouches, and if I want a blue suit (<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/daviddmuir/377833607/" rel="nofollow">like so</a>) then that's £60. There is a major issue over uniform at the moment. Consumables yes, or at least I hope so. The bag I got came with a good deal of consumables (although some were out of date). Things like scissors, CPR mask, torch and instant ice packs (which I’m rather fond of) I will have to get myself.

The same goes for a belt and pouches, and if I want a blue suit (like so) then that’s £60. There is a major issue over uniform at the moment.

]]> By: Will Matthews http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-417 Will Matthews Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:48:43 +0000 http://www.scott-h.com/2008/02/01/moving-up/#comment-417 You have to stock your own bag!? That's crazy... surely St Andrew's should be making enough income from covering the event to be able to supply consumables to volunteers? You have to stock your own bag!? That’s crazy… surely St Andrew’s should be making enough income from covering the event to be able to supply consumables to volunteers?

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