mikeG Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 When I lived in Crosspool, Dr Rushbrooke was our doctor - her practice was on Manchester Rd., at the bottom of Stephen Hill Rd. Then, in Fulwood we had Dr Adam who had a practice somewhere near the top of Crimicar Lane I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feargal Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 My mum talks fondly of Dr Rushbrook who was the family GP from her childhood. Apparently Dr Rushbrook used to charge into the waiting room and open all the windows, saying that the cold fresh air would do everyone good. My mum also remembers Dr R trumping loudly during an examination, and not being remotely embarrassed... very amusing to a small child! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdexter Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 My mum talks fondly of Dr Rushbrook who was the family GP from her childhood. Apparently Dr Rushbrook used to charge into the waiting room and open all the windows, saying that the cold fresh air would do everyone good. My mum also remembers Dr R trumping loudly during an examination, and not being remotely embarrassed... very amusing to a small child! Trumping ,Haven't heard that for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okismoki Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Trumping ,Haven't heard that for a long time i hear it all the time mate,i just dont say owt to the wife when she does it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robian Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Dr Dowson was the other doctor in Crosspool. Eight seats in his waiting room and if you couldn't get one there was a rush on. Smoked like a chimney - Senior Service if I remember correctly. One man band with morning and evening surgeries Monday to Friday and morning surgery Saturday and on call 24/7. As you left his surgery you were instructed to send the next patient in. His prescriptions were calligraphic masterpieces. When you took them to Prestons Chemists in Crosspool the pharmacist would disappear round the back and you'd hear the number being dialled. "Dr Dowson, could you just confirm what you've prescribed for Mr XXXX? Ah, thought so, but I just wanted to be sure." He didn't suffer malingerers, but if you were really ill then he was a top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookes Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 In the '40s, our family doctor lived in a sort of mansion up Taptonville Road. I think Dr Rouse came from Edinburgh. I still have my ancient Medical Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidorry Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 In the '40s, our family doctor lived in a sort of mansion up Taptonville Road. I think Dr Rouse came from Edinburgh. I still have my ancient Medical Card. I still have my medical card dated July 15 1948.I think that was when the N.H.S. started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookes Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Well the date stamp on mine is clearly dated 5 July 1948. Have another look at yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookes Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 My identity card is date stamped 25 Jan 1949, even though it was signed by my mother on 17 July 1942. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidorry Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Well the date stamp on mine is clearly dated 5 July 1948. Have another look at yours. Yep,mine is the 5th also.The age you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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