This the hospital where my brother and I were born, it is in Romford Essex. It is also where my Mum trained as a nurse. She worked as an operating theater sister there, and when she had the both of us she stayed home to look after us. Later she worked at Southampton General Hospital for 20 years until her retirement. My question is, does anybody care that this wonderful old hospital in Romford has gone?
I cannot complain at my treatment at Queen Mary's Sidcup, but I would say this. Nursing is a vocation and a career and it is about care of patients. My mum was held in high esteem, she was never afraid to get her hands dirty (she then washed them of course) she did what had to be done. Recently I heard of a nurse who refused to deal with a bed pan, because it was not her job. Nonsense and get a life.
Love Granny.
