The placement uniform swap shop
Need to exchange some placement uniform? The placement uniform swap shop is for you!
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 17 April 2024
12:00 - 14:00 - Location
- The Students' Union at Glenside, Glenside Campus, Further info
- Contact
- SUGlenside SUGlenside@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
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 to 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 during standard opening hours. We accept all sizes and styles of uniform, but please make sure that everything is washed and in wearable condition, ready for its new lease of life.
Swap
Come along to our weekly Swap Shop events (every Wednesday during term time, 12:00-14:00) 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 course mates and your lecturers. This scheme is run solely on donations, so the more uniforms we have, the more students we can help!
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.
- For any queries regarding your placement, please speak to your Placement Coordinator.
- Contact details for professional placements at UWE Bristol can be found on the website.
- 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 Student Money Service and The Students' Union Advice Centre.
Location
The Students' Union at Glenside
Glenside Campus
Blackberry Hill
Bristol
BS16 1DD
UK
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.
For more information about this event, please contact us at SUGlenside@uwe.ac.uk.
Related events

Wed 23 April 2025, 12:00
Frenchay Community Garden session
Community Garden, Frenchay Campus
Get stuck in with gardening on Frenchay Campus. All abilities are welcome.

Wed 23 April 2025, 13:00
Bristol Museum - Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Queens Road
Join Student Life for an incredible wildlife exhibition experience at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.

Fri 25 April 2025, 11:00
Using generative AI for media creation
Online
Part of a series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How to use generative AI for media creation.

Fri 25 April 2025, 15:30
Film afternoon
MOVE Studio, Purdown View, Frenchay Campus
Come and join us for a relaxing film afternoon watching Shrek and Shrek 2.

Sat 26 April 2025, 10:00
Greenspace conservation volunteering day
Sims Hill Community Woodland - Meet outside The Students’ Union shop
DDo you love spending time outdoors in nature? Are you interested in wildlife and forestry conservation? If yes, then this is for you - all abilities are welcome.

Sun 27 April 2025, 14:30
Games afternoon
Wallscourt Park and Purdown View, Student Common Rooms, Frenchay Campus
The Student Life Team will be at Purdown View Student Hub and Wallscourt Park Common Room.

Mon 28 April 2025, 10:00
How to get started with critical writing
Online
This interactive workshop looks at what is meant by critical writing and provides an opportunity to review an example of student writing.

Tue 29 April 2025, 10:00
Dying matters awareness week 2025
East Wing, Glenside Library, Glenside Campus
The culture of dying matters: how different communities and cultures in the UK feel, talk about, and deal with death and dying.

Tue 29 April 2025, 12:30
Cook Off
2S502, S Block, Frenchay Campus
Get ready to show off your cooking skills and compete against others in a fun and delicious Cook Off event!

Tue 29 April 2025, 15:30
Bubble tea afternoon
Glenside Library, Blackberry Hill
Come join us for a fun afternoon of sipping on your favourite bubble tea flavours at Glenside Library.

Wed 30 April 2025, 11:00
Introduction to generative AI at UWE Bristol
Online
First in the series of online library workshops for both students and staff. How generative AI can be used to enhance your studies and limitations.

Wed 30 April 2025, 13:30
Discover Share Bristol
Library of Things, Green Shipping Container by East Entrance bus stop, UWE Frenchay Campus
Drop in and find out how Share Bristol could save you money by borrowing rather than buying "Things" - from vacuums to tents!