Film Number |
6022 |
Title |
[PRESTWICH HOSPITAL] |
Producer |
BBC |
Date |
*1972 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
12 mins 20 secs |
Description |
Documentary about the industrial therapy unit at Prestwich Hospital, North Manchester. Doctors and nurses explain the benefits of the unit, where patients with mental health problems are given simple tasks such as packing Christmas cards. Also looks at a joint project between the hospital, UMIST and Manchester Polytechnic, where design students create simple toys and decorations for the patients to make and sell. |
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Key
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