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In our off-duty, 1940
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In our off-duty, 1940
In our off-duty, 1940. From Life as a Nurse, booklet on nursing during World War II, in Tucks Better Little Book series. At the beginning of the war it was estimated that up to 67, 000 nurses were needed to care for the expected air-raid casualties - more than the number of trained nurses in employment. A Civil Nursing Reserve was set up - 7000 trained nurses, 3000 assistant nurses and also nursing auxiliaries. The auxiliaries were given fifty hours training in hospital before they started work. 6, 200 from the Civil Nursing Reserve were working in hospitals in June 1940. [Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, London, 1940]
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Gender Home Front Nurse Nursing Off Duty Raphael Raphael Tuck Raphael Tuck Sons Raphael Tuck Sons Ltd Relaxation Relaxing Tuck War Effort 2nd World War Second World War World War Two
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In our off-duty, 1940: A glimpse into the lives of dedicated nurses during World War II. This print from Life as a Nurse, part of Tucks Better Little Book series, transports us back to the home front in Britain. As war raged on, the demand for skilled nurses skyrocketed beyond what was available. With an estimated need for up to 67,000 nurses to care for air-raid casualties, a Civil Nursing Reserve was established. In this image, we witness a group of remarkable women who answered the call to serve their country. The photograph captures them during a rare moment of relaxation and respite from their demanding profession. These brave individuals were not only trained nurses but also nursing auxiliaries who underwent fifty hours of hospital training before joining the workforce. The dedication and sacrifice displayed by these 6,200 members of the Civil Nursing Reserve working in hospitals across London in June 1940 is truly commendable. Their unwavering commitment played an essential role in supporting the war effort and providing crucial medical care amidst chaos. This snapshot serves as a poignant reminder of the vital contributions made by women like these during World War II. It symbolizes their strength and resilience while highlighting their significant impact on healthcare history.
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