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We recognise that school uniform can be expensive, especially in the current financial crisis. To support staff, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Staff Benefits School Uniform Swap! An online Facebook group, where staff can give away/ exchange or sell their children's old school uniforms to other staff members. 

How to join

Click here to visit the Staff Benefits School Uniform Swap Facebook group. Then select 'Join'.

Please note: If you are using a Trust computer, the Facebook site may be blocked. Using your personal mobile phone or home computer visit www.york.nhs.uk/schooluniformswap to visit this page and select the link above. Alternatively, search 'Staff Benefits School Uniform Swap' on Facebook. 

How to post

Once you are a group member, you can post and comment on other school uniform posts you see. If you are placing and advert, we recommend including the following details in your post. 

  • Size/ colour of uniform
  • Any signs of wear and tear
  • Is your listing free/ for exchange (if so state what you are looking for) or for sale (include the price)?
  • What school is the uniform from (only needed for branded items)
  • Include pictures of the items where possible (please do not post pictures of your children wearing them)
  • General location (i.e. York/ Scarborough/ Bridlington/ Selby/ Malton)

See something you like

Comment on the post requesting the item and arrange to collect with the seller. 

Group rules

-This group is for the use of York and Scarborough Trust employees only.

-Stay vigilant! Staff Benefits cannot guarantee that every member of this group is genuine. To help you stay safe, we recommend the following:

  • Don't share personal information such at your address or bank details.
  • Arrange to meet in public areas within the workplace. 
  • Don't send money/ uniform to people you don't know. Alternatively, exchange payment/ uniform in person. 

-This group is for the selling/ exchanging of school uniform only, posts relating to anything other will be removed.

-This group does not tolerate bullying, harassment or negative comments regarding the workplace.

Please email Staff Benefits to report any of the above/ other group members on yhs-tr.staffbenefits@nhs.net

Disclaimer

 Staff Benefits are not responsible for any sales/ exchanges made in this group. 

This group is a trial project, which will be reviewed in July 2024. 

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