Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
What happens when a teenager steps onto a ward that has housed the forgotten, and witnesses the twilight of an era in British healthcare?In 1987, an eighteen-year-old Martin Rose began his first job as a Nursing Assistant at Purdown Hospital in Bristol. What he found was not just a workplace, but a living museum of medical history, where the harsh realities of the past collided with a new era of compassionate care.Purdown Hospital and Me is a poignant memoir that chronicles the author’s profound journey through the wards of a long-stay institution for individuals with learning disabilities. From the daily rhythms of Holly Ward to the haunting, firsthand accounts of residents who endured the brutal colony system of the 1930s, this book pulls back the curtain on a hidden world.Readers will discover:A candid look at the evolution of learning disability care in the UK, from institutionalization to community integration.Heartbreaking and inspiring personal testimonies of residents who survived decades of neglect and fought for dignity.The behind-the-scenes reality of NHS hospital life, staff dynamics, and the emotional toll of caring for the vulnerable.A touching tribute to the colleagues and residents who formed an unbreakable bond before the hospital’s closure in 1991.Whether you are a healthcare professional, a student of social history, or someone who believes in the power of compassionate care, this memoir offers a vital glimpse into a transformative chapter of medical history.
