Good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of wealth it was said. On that ideal the NHS was created in 1948, being launched by the then minister for health Aneurin Bevan.
The Mental Health Act was introduced in 1959, making new plans for the care and treatment of people with mental health problems.
Of course it’s a different world today but the care nurses give remains the same.
1. Our nurses and hospitals from the past
The caption states it is the Royal Hospital but can anyone remember this view at all? Photo: Mick Cooper collection Photo: The News archive
2. Our nurses and hospitals from the past
Babies Born on 1st Jan 1938 at St Mary's Hospital.
Picture: Courtesy of Michael Bailey Photo: The News archive
3. Our nurses and hospitals from the past
Matron De La Court (right of the lady with flowers) at a presentation at the Royal Hospital in Portsmouth circa 1950. Photo: The News archive
4. Our nurses and hospitals from the past
Haslar Hospital circa 1897. Convalescing sailors with clay pipes Photo: The News archive