These images are from The Imperial War Museum and show the work of Student Nurses at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton in 1943. Using 3D technology Secret Carshalton has given the images a new lease of life…
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Full length portraits of Joyce Collier, including wearing the outdoor uniform of a State Registered Nurse, standing at the entrance to St Helier Hospital, Carshalton.
Student nurse signs for her keys, given to her by Sister Reed. Each student-nurse had three keys – one for the door of her room, one for her wardrobe and one for her wall safe. According to the original caption, Sister Reed had been Home-Sister at the London Hospital before her retirement. She returned to nursing at the outbreak of war, due to the shortage of nurses.
Sheets, pillows, overalls and curtains are repaired by a team of women sitting at sewing machines in the laundry attached the hospital. It is essential that linens are clean and plentiful, as they are in constant use.
Joyce syringes a boys’ ear in the Out-Patients Department. A great deal of valuable experience is gained by student nurses working in this department.
What became of Joyce? Please leave a comment below if you have more information.
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