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Black scrubs are having a major moment thanks to The Pitt, bringing a sharper, more modern look to healthcare uniforms. This blog explores why black scrubs are trending, what makes them practical for long shifts, and how healthcare professionals in Ireland and the UK can choose the right fit, fabric and style.

International Nurses Day 2026 is a moment to recognise the skill, resilience and humanity of nurses across Ireland, the UK and beyond. This blog explores this year’s theme, the everyday reality of nursing, and why supporting nurses must go far beyond one day of appreciation.

Women make up the majority of the global healthcare workforce, yet women’s health remains one of the most underfunded and under-researched areas of medicine. This article explores the impact of women in healthcare and why investing in women’s health research is essential for the future of patient care.

Freya Milnes shares her journey into dental therapy, from qualifying at the University of Leeds to balancing clinical work with content creation. An honest look at the challenges, rewards and career opportunities in dental therapy, plus advice for students considering the profession.

Ollie Randell is a UK dentist and Happythreads affiliate offering an honest, behind-the-scenes look at modern dentistry. From training and setbacks to content creation and early career life, this is dentistry as it really is.

Looking for radiographer scrubs in the UK? Discover comfortable, stretch and durable uniforms designed for CT, MRI and hospital imaging departments. Learn what fabric, fit and features matter most for long clinical shifts and find styles that balance performance with professionalism.

Sarah shares her journey from student midwife to registered midwife, reflecting on balance, burnout, content creation, and what it truly means to care for others.

A third-year medical student at King’s College London reflects on the realities of medical training, wellbeing and identity, sharing their journey as a happythreads affiliate navigating life in medicine.

Alec reflects on his journey into medicine, from childhood curiosity and years of biomedical study to creating accessible educational content and preparing to begin life as a doctor.

Henry Li is an Irish medical student who knows first-hand what long hospital days really look like. From early ward rounds to late study sessions, he shares how the right scrubs make a genuine difference to comfort, confidence, and performance. As a Happythreads affiliate, Henry offers an honest look at student life in medicine and the uniforms he relies on every day.

Happythreads is proud to support Bridge2Aid’s Dental Outreach and Training Programme in Tanzania. Through donated scrubs and on-the-ground collaboration, this initiative trained eight local dental therapists, treated more than 1,600 patients, and strengthened long-term access to sustainable oral healthcare across the Mwanza region.