The photograph shows a group of demonstrators holding placards.

Cynthia Evans of Metfield Croft in Kingswinford returned to nursing work on shifts after the birth of her son, Matthew.

The hospital held a fair to raise money. The photograph shows (from left) Desh Kumari, Liz Crew and June Chanika.

Nurses went on strike demanding more cash for the NHS. The photograph shows Lynette Claridge in a closed ward.

A celebration was held to mark the centenary of school nursing, and they were trying to banish the image of the “nit nurse”. Sue Reynolds is quoted. The photograph shows Janet Mansell (left) and Margaret Dain.

Changes in the organisation of the health service had allowed community nurses to enter for the first time. The Summit in Wollescote and Gayfield Avenue are mentioned. The photograph shows Elaine Mitchell and Kathleen Roper of of Wordsley Green Clinic.

Nurses sang Christmas carols for shoppers in the Trident Centre to raise money for a special bed for the geriatric unit. The photograph shows Reverend Eddie Smith leading with John Grainger at the organ.

After more than 20 years of service, Mary was retiring as a senior State Enrolled Nurse. Himeley Road in Dudley is mentioned. The photograph shows Mary receiving a Coalport china figure from Mr Carpenter at her retirement party.

Ida “Taff” Lloyd was retiring after 40 years as a theatre nurse and returning to her native Rhymney Valley in South Wales.The photograph shows her with Ivan Bailey, Beverley Chance, Jennnifer Moon and Sylvia Allen.

Three nureses took the top prize in a fire prevention quiz competition. Rita Cox is mentioned. The photograph shows Ken Crampton preseting the shield to Fran Davies (left) and Sheila Jordan (right), with Mary Procter, Lesley Aston and Vi Houghton looking