Who Cares
Across our lifetime, there are a wealth of people who help care for us, from acupuncturist to anaesthetist, doula to doctor, midwife to mortuary assistant. Hear from current and retired professionals about their experiences.
We all also try to look after ourselves, relying on professional advice, received wisdom… and sometimes dubious commercial quackery!
Gallery Highlights
Pantridge Defibrillator
The first portable example of this life-saving heart starter. Defibrillators would not become standard ambulance equipment for another two decades afterwards.
Gallery Highlights
Prince Albert’s Medicine Chest
The personal medicine chest belonging to Queen Victoria’s husband, showing how the prince handled the chronic stomach complaints of his later years.