National Health Service Collection (page 5)

Eye screening, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Eye screening, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1967. In a photograph taken for the Central Office of Information, a patient undergoesn eye check as part of a programme of general health screening

Nurse using a Cardiopan machine, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1967. In a photograph taken for the Central Office of Information

A Sequential Multi Analyser Machine at Rotherham General Infirmary, 1967. Artist
Sequential multi analyser machine, Rotherham General Infirmary, South Yorkshire, 1967. A nurse checks the readout from the machine

Medical screening in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Medical screening in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1967. In a photograph taken for the Central Office of Information, a nurse supervises the taking of an X-ray of a patients chest as part of a health

Patients on a mens surgical ward, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. The hospital was founded in 1889 after a campaign by Dr Sykes and Andrew Montague of Melton Hall

Patients on a womens surgical ward, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. The hospital was founded in 1889 after a campaign by Dr Sykes and Andrew Montague of Melton Hall

Nurses rest room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. Artist
Nurses rest room, Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. Nurses on their rest break. Varying hairstyles can be seen on the different generations of nurses

Outpatients awaiting treatement at the Montague Hospital, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. The hospital was founded in 1889 after a campaign by Dr Sykes and Andrew Montague of Melton Hall

National Health and Pensions Insurance Card: Members Record Card, c1930s

Redcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, c1950-1970. Artist: Graham Clilverd
Redcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, c1950-1970. Named after the physician John Radcliffe, the Radcliffe Infirmary was Oxfords first hospital, opening in 1770. It closed in January 2007

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"Preserving Health and Healing: A Glimpse into the National Health Service" Step back in time to Ward C3 at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, on a sunny day of August 11th, 1969. The hospital nurse dons her warning jacket as she tends to patients with unwavering dedication. Meanwhile, outside the hospital walls, swimmers bask in the warm sun by the refreshing outdoor pool at Rubery Hill Hospital, and is a scene that speaks volumes about the NHS's commitment to holistic care and promoting well-being. Cast your gaze further back to Friday, August 30th, 1963 - an old-fashioned ward at Rubery Hill Hospital transports us to an era where compassionate healthcare was already thriving. Venturing beyond Birmingham's borders takes us to Montague Hospital in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. In this quaint tea room captured by artist Michael Walters in 1977, we witness moments of respite for both patients and staff alike – a testament to the NHS's recognition of human connection amidst medical care. Fast forward now to August 7th, 1990; Rubery Hill Hospital continues its legacy as a pillar of health services within its community. With each passing year comes progress and innovation while preserving compassion as their guiding principle. Delve into history once more – April 25th, 1957 marks another milestone for Rubery Hill Hospital with the inauguration of its ground floor mess hall. This new addition symbolizes not only nourishment but also camaraderie among those who dedicate their lives within these walls. Nether Edge Hospital in Sheffield beckons our attention next – here lies a special care unit designed exclusively for premature babies in 1969. The NHS recognizes that every life deserves utmost attention from inception itself. A glimpse into Rotherham Infirmary's computer room circa 1967 reveals how technology began intertwining with healthcare practices even then.