I was actually working on a women's surgical ward when 2 months short of my 16th birthday. Talk about being thrown in at the deep end !
It was hard, heavy work while training---all for £3 a week ( 1956 ) and the discipline with matron in charge was something that nobody would put up with today.
Good Morning Friday 17th April 2026
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