Schools of Nursing Forum

BBC1 Sunday 26/2/23 7pm the Antiques Roadshow has a  special edition dedicated to nursing history

Hello, everyone!

I am having trouble starting a "new topic" so I hope this post is read, just the same.

I am writing a story about my great uncle, who was a resident of Newsham General Hospital in the late 1950's.  I've sent away for his admission records, and learned that he spent time between 1957 and 1959 on the  "A-2"  and "Y-3"  wards.

Can anyone tell me what these wards were for?  Were they general geriatric wards or medical/surgical?  I believe he had part of a lung removed in 1955 by "Dr. Henry."   I am trying to get an idea of what his day-to-day activities might have been.  Were there 2, 4, or 6 people in a ward?  Did student nurses provide care?  Was there a lounge area for residents with a television set or activities?

He died in 1959 from lung cancer and skin cancer.

Any anecdotal information you can provide is greatly appreciated.  Thank you!!!

Kim
kimmariefreeman@aol.com
 

You need to ask Sue on the private messaging Myke.

As for the visits to SoN - our last report (today)shows over 2500 visits, not bad for a UK Nursing History site.   I notice very many more when the University students are searching the site for history items associated with our site.  But I agree that we need to keep pushing as hard as we can.  I for one would love a break, been a long time now, and we have overcome many hurdles. All ideas are considered helpful.  AND - your personal additions which include the information I requested in the past to include essential information is invaluable. So many thanks.

Will

What are they Sue?

I admit I haven't been as active due to some personal issues.  I keep in touch with Wilf.  I will try and post some more photos. Like most of us my search for that elusive must have badge continues There are 2 Scottish ones that I'm searching for and have only seen photos of them. So Happy new year  and happy badge hunting x

I totally agree, potential to lose it.  I for one list my badge pictures on here, preferring it over FB.  As you may be aware I do promote the SoN website on FB too as a way of encouraging people to at least view the wealth of badges & other information gained within this site.  FB is a quick fix but by no means is a replacement for this site.

Another year consigned to the dustbin of history, yet more challenges ahead.I have been very disappointed to see the lack of postings on the site  last year but perhaps we could try harder this year? I think we all fail to appreciate how much effort goes into keeping the site alive and the debt of thanks we owe to Wilf for setting it up in the first place. Well as we know from previous sites it could be a case of use it or loose it and I would hate to see that happen. We seem to have migrated to FB(which I detest but use) for instant likes but that really is no replacement for a well balanced and laid out site such as this. For all the interest in Nursing Badges and a wealth of new collectors we appear to have come little farther forward in our knowledge or study of their history. Any suggestions as to how we might revitalise this site or are people just happy to view pics (what I call badge Porn!) Over to you all for thoughts and suggestions

A London Hospital badge at over ?115, not been many on for a while & we?re in a recession.

Hi.

I seem to have missed this one. Apologies.

Yes, I worked at the York SoN as a senior tutor in the early 80's.  I was responsible ultimately for the rebuilding work at the house in Easingwold under the guidance OF DNE Ken Darley. We would have stayed longer but unfortunately Ken was unable to get my wife a job in Paediatrics (She had just qualified RNT) until after we had appointments elsewhere.  If anyone reads this I would be delighted to respond further.
Will.

Hi,

Well, the first - September 2022 news page this year went online today - a couple of days Late!!

So here are with our sixty-fourth SoN News Page. And quite an issue too....

www.schoolsofnursing.co.uk/Newspages/SiteNews.htm

We have been able to add  some nice additions to collectors corner, special photographs from Member Barry Sutton.

PLUS - very special information on the new book from Edelweiss James remains online.  It is available now at a very excellent price  -postage paid. Get one direct. You will need to log-in and search 'Edelweiss'
for the address. Or simply ask me via this website.

Go on, make someone's day -, AGAIN!!

It has been another difficult one news page...  But some very interesting scarves and photographs updated.... My holiday is over, for this year at least, and I am already working on two new articles...., Watch this space!

Enjoy

Will