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Nurses, doctor, orderlies and domestic staff
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Nurses, doctor, orderlies and domestic staff
Group of nurses, orderlies and doctor in grounds of hospital. Central row sit in deckchairs. A Voluntary Aid Detachment Nurse stands in back row. Date: 1914-1918
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Deckchairs Detachment Doctor Grounds Health Healthcare Nurse Nurses Nursing Orderlies Stands Treatment Voluntary Wellbeing
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and camaraderie amidst the harsh realities of wartime healthcare during the First World War. Taken on the grounds of a British hospital between 1914 and 1918, the image features a group of nurses, orderlies, and a doctor taking a break from their duties. The central row of women sit comfortably in deckchairs, their uniforms and expressions suggesting a brief reprieve from the intense and often harrowing work they carried out in the hospital wards. In the back row, a Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) nurse stands tall and proud, her gaze fixed on the camera. VAD nurses, who were unpaid volunteers, played a crucial role in the war effort by providing essential support to the professional nursing staff. Their contributions were invaluable, as the demand for medical personnel far outstripped the available resources. The setting of the photograph, with its lush greenery and sunlit scene, offers a stark contrast to the grim realities of the hospital wards. Yet, it serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of rest and relaxation for those who dedicated their time and energy to the care and wellbeing of the wounded and sick during this period. This image is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the nursing, medical, and support staff during the Great War, and their vital role in the National Health Service's early beginnings.
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