Response to Crisis
Find out how the worst emergencies can also push the boundaries of medicine and healthcare.
From the trenches of the First World War to the Covid-19 pandemic in our own time, periods of terrible worldwide suffering have led people to respond with bravery, ingenuity, perseverance and determination to prevent, survive and adapt.
See how epidemics and conflict have led to huge developments in treatment and technology.
Gallery Highlights
Facial Prosthesis
Artist Francis Derwent Wood may be known to some for his monumental statues and sculptures, but his skills were equally impactful in creating these highly realistic personal prosthetics for First World War soldiers.