14 GPs and 2 dentists who had between them seen 624 years of service (some of them had been with the NHS since it was founded in 1948) were honoured at a special lunch on the occasion of their retirement. Alan Torbet is quoted, and Doctors Jagrag Singh Ti

After the recent publication of a report that the average family doctor only spends 20 hours a week ministering to patients, the article details the workload of a typical GP.

A new 24-hour emergency flying squad, aimed at reducing road deaths, was launched by doctors, to include roads such as the M42 and A38. The Staffordshire Family Health Services Authority and Burton upon Trent are mentioned, and the photograph shows David

Junior doctors at four Sandwell hospitals (Hallam Hospital and the District, West Bromwich, Moxley Hospital and Heath Lane Hospital) were only treating emergency cases after more than 45 doctors began a 24-hour strike over overtime pay rates. Eric Bradbur

The emergency locums service was being introduced to Wolverhampton for doctors who wished to have time off. Mr R. Fox is quoted. The photograph shows the control room at the service.

Dr Mohammed Azam (presumably the doctor in the photograph) discussed how the rates of overtime he was eligible to receive were less than the rate of pay of a hospital cleaner.The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, the District and Hallam Hospitals in

A new local group was set up, and an inaugural dinner was held. The photograph shows guests including Councillor Chris Laws, the Mayor of Wolverhampton (right), being welcomed by Dr Masud Zaman.

The article details an event where a doctor attended to a sick child named Philip, who had developed whooping cough, having not been vaccinated.

Patients raised money for a testimonial for the doctor (based at Red Court House, Lichfield) on the occasion of his retiement. Netherstowe and Lorna Saunsbury are mentioned. The photograph shows Marian Stanway presenting the cheque to Dr Saunsbury.