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Sister Eira Davies, with help from ambulance man John Price
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Sister Eira Davies, with help from ambulance man John Price
Sister Eira Davies, with help from ambulance man John Price, removes a splinter from Richard Edwards eye at the new pithead medical centre at Geognant Colliery in Maestag, a model hospital in miniature. Two hundred other collieries are planned to be equipped with centres like this in the next five years.
2nd February 1949
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
DM 018694-1
Media ID 21326324
© Mirrorpix
Caring Coal Health Medical Medicine Miners National Health Service Nurse Patients Worker
EDITORS COMMENTS
Sister Eira Davies and ambulance man John Price demonstrate unwavering dedication to the well-being of miners at Geognant Colliery in Maestag, as they delicately remove a splinter from Richard Edwards' eye. This heartwarming scene captures the compassionate care provided by healthcare professionals within the coal industry during the 1940s. The newly established pithead medical centre stands as a model hospital in miniature, symbolizing progress and innovation in this vital sector. With plans to equip two hundred other collieries with similar facilities over the next five years, it is evident that health and safety are becoming paramount concerns for these hardworking individuals. In an era where coal mining poses inherent risks to workers' health, Sister Eira Davies exemplifies her role as a nurse by providing expert assistance alongside ambulance man John Price. Their collaboration showcases the importance of teamwork and expertise when tending to patients within such demanding environments. This poignant photograph not only highlights their commitment but also sheds light on the transformative impact of national healthcare services like the NHS. By prioritizing access to quality medical care for all workers, regardless of their occupation or social status, we witness firsthand how these initiatives bring hope and relief to communities reliant on industries like coal mining. As we reflect upon this snapshot from history captured by Mirrorpix's lens, let us celebrate those who dedicated themselves tirelessly towards safeguarding miners' well-being while embracing advancements that would shape future generations.
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