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Nurse and patients at the Medical Centre, Hendon
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Nurse and patients at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, showing a nurse with two patients in a rest room. The patients are in dressing gowns and pyjamas, and are watching television. There is a pair of crutches leaning against the wall on the right
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Bored Campbell Crutches Dressing Gown Gowns Health Hendon Institutional Leaning Metropolitan Nurse Nurses Nursing Pair Patient Patients Pyjamas Relaxing Rest Slogan Soup Television Watching
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1. Title: A Moment of Respite: Nursing Care at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, 1970s This evocative photograph captures a tender moment of rest and relaxation at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre in Hendon, north west London, during the 1970s. The scene takes place in a cozy rest room, where two patients, dressed in dressing gowns and pyjamas, are enjoying a quiet moment of reprieve from their daily routines. The room is adorned with a vintage television set, its screen casting a warm glow on the patients' faces as they watch an advertisement, a common pastime during this era. A pair of crutches leans against the wall, hinting at the patients' recent medical procedures or injuries. The room's decor, with its institutional green walls and simple furnishings, reflects the historical context of the Medical Centre. The nurse, clad in a traditional uniform, stands attentively nearby, her expression conveying a deep sense of compassion and care. The slogan "Campbell's Soup is Good Food" is visible on the television advertisement, transporting us back to the 1970s and reminding us of the era's advertising culture. The patients, seemingly bored but content, provide a poignant reminder of the importance of rest and care in the healing process. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of nursing and patient care at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, a vital institution that continues to serve the community today.
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