Welcome to the Queen’s Nursing Institute’s heritage website, a celebration of the vibrant history of District Nursing in the UK. Explore our online archive of stories, photos and films and find out how you can help support District Nursing today.
1920-1970
Recognising the Legacy of Black Bermudian Nurses
Many travelled internationally to qualify as nurses, yet were not offered in employment in Bermuda when they returned.
1952
Tuberculosis
Geoff Hunt
When we worked out of Holland Park District Nursing Association, we were given two bob (2 shillings) at morning assembly to stop work mid-morning and have a cup of something hot to drink and perhaps a sticky bun.
GALLERY
Rural Visits
Look at a collection of historic black and white photographs of District Nurses visiting their patients of all ages in the 1940s.
MAGAZINE
Recipes
The magazines contain a wealth of information about all aspects of district nursing over the years including some original invalid recipes that were to be given to patients.
