S01E05 | 24 Hours in A&E

Duration: 46'40''

Synopsis

This episode reveals what can happen when something goes wrong with the brain. Including 65-year-old Charlie, who has not been the same since crashing his cab two days ago and 89-year-old Peggy, who was rushed in with a suspected stroke.

Further Information

More clips from 24 Hours in A&E

S01E04 | 24 Hours in A&E

S01E04 | 24 Hours in A&E

Channel 4 | 2011 | 46'48''

This episode focuses on the consequences of alcohol on A&E departments. It includes a 39-year-old who has fallen and broken his neck after a few dri...

S01E06 | 24 Hours in A&E

S01E06 | 24 Hours in A&E

Channel 4 | 2011 | 46'33''

This episode includes 35-year-old Colin, who was stabbed after being woken at gunpoint, 86-year-old Nancy, who has fallen over at home and former la...

S01E04 | 24 Hours in A&E

S01E04 | 24 Hours in A&E

Channel 4 | 2011 | 46'48''

This episode focuses on the consequences of alcohol on A&E departments. It includes a 39-year-old who has fallen and broken his neck after a few dri...

S01E06 | 24 Hours in A&E

S01E06 | 24 Hours in A&E

Channel 4 | 2011 | 46'33''

This episode includes 35-year-old Colin, who was stabbed after being woken at gunpoint, 86-year-old Nancy, who has fallen over at home and former la...

S01E04 | 24 Hours in A&E

S01E04 | 24 Hours in A&E

Channel 4 | 2011 | 46'48''

This episode focuses on the consequences of alcohol on A&E departments. It includes a 39-year-old who has fallen and broken his neck after a few dri...

S01E06 | 24 Hours in A&E

S01E06 | 24 Hours in A&E

Channel 4 | 2011 | 46'33''

This episode includes 35-year-old Colin, who was stabbed after being woken at gunpoint, 86-year-old Nancy, who has fallen over at home and former la...

S01E04 | 24 Hours in A&E

S01E04 | 24 Hours in A&E

Channel 4 | 2011 | 46'48''

This episode focuses on the consequences of alcohol on A&E departments. It includes a 39-year-old who has fallen and broken his neck after a few dri...

S01E06 | 24 Hours in A&E

S01E06 | 24 Hours in A&E

Channel 4 | 2011 | 46'33''

This episode includes 35-year-old Colin, who was stabbed after being woken at gunpoint, 86-year-old Nancy, who has fallen over at home and former la...

More resources about Nursing and Midwifery

Episode 1 | The NHS: A People's History

Episode 1 | The NHS: A People's History

BBC Four | 2018 | 59'39''

This episode covers the first quarter-century of the service and unveils a host of unique artefacts, including the graduation certifi...

Beven and the tumultuous start to the NHS | Matron, Medicine and Me

Beven and the tumultuous start to the NHS | Matron, Medicine and Me

BBC One | 2017 | 5'42''

The start of the National Health Service wasn't a new idea and also wasn't greeted with pleasure by all, ...

Stillborn risks are outlayed to doubtful mum | The Midwives

Stillborn risks are outlayed to doubtful mum | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 3'42''

A woman who discharged herself is given her options and the varying levels of risk especially if she doesn't stay...

The NHS and the 70-year fight against infection | Matron, Medicine and Me

The NHS and the 70-year fight against infection | Matron, Medicine and Me

BBC One | 2018 | 8'18''

Fern Britton describes the evolution of the NHS' fight against infection with antibiotics and vacci...

First days nursing on an A&E Ward | Saving Our Nurses

First days nursing on an A&E Ward | Saving Our Nurses

BBC One | 2020 | 7'28''

Newly qualified Nurse Lauren is observed working in A&E.

S01E04 | 24 Hours in A&E

S01E04 | 24 Hours in A&E

Channel 4 | 2011 | 46'48''

This episode focuses on the consequences of alcohol on A&E departments. It includes a 39-year-old who has fallen and broken his neck after a few dri...

S01E06 | 24 Hours in A&E

S01E06 | 24 Hours in A&E

Channel 4 | 2011 | 46'33''

This episode includes 35-year-old Colin, who was stabbed after being woken at gunpoint, 86-year-old Nancy, who has fallen over at home and former la...

Caring for sick children before the NHS | Matron, Medicine and Me

Caring for sick children before the NHS | Matron, Medicine and Me

BBC One | 2017 | 4'40''

Lucy speaks to Historian Tanya Macintosh about how children were treated before the NHS.

Designer Babies | Short Circuit

Designer Babies | Short Circuit

BBC Two | 1992 | 24'16''

A report on genetic engineering. Will parents one day be able to design their own children?

Diabetes and pregnancy risks | The Midwives

Diabetes and pregnancy risks | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2012 | 3'49''

Midwives on the high risk unit discuss the risks of diabetes and pregnancy with a young mum-to-be.

Episode 2 | The NHS: A People's History

Episode 2 | The NHS: A People's History

BBC Four | 2018 | 59'25''

This episode covers a period in which the NHS expands beyond all recognition as it is forced to evolve and adapt to the needs of an e...

GP's and the Abortion Act | Confessions of...

GP's and the Abortion Act | Confessions of...

Channel 4 | 2014 | 5'03''

The 1967 Abortion Act made abortion under some circumstances legal in the UK.

Hospitals and technological improvements at the start of the NHS | Matron, Medicine and Me

Hospitals and technological improvements at the start of the NHS | Matron, Medicine and Me

BBC One | 2017 | 5'22''

Londonderry was home to the first purpose-built hospital under the new NHS and was...

Single mum with historical care issues | The Midwives

Single mum with historical care issues | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2012 | 5'06''

Soon-to-be mum Faizah and her mum talk about their disappointment at being put on the "Vulnerable Babies" scheme and ho...

Stress and Pregnancy | Misbehaving Mums to Be

Stress and Pregnancy | Misbehaving Mums to Be

BBC Three | 2011 | 7'56''

Laura is about to have her second child. She is plagued with worry about doing it all again and the affect this new stress will...

16-year-old complains of back pain | The Midwives

16-year-old complains of back pain | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 4'54''

A teen mum complains of back pain which isn't going away even after taking antibiotics.

16-year-old reflects on giving birth | The Midwives

16-year-old reflects on giving birth | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 2'04''

A teen mum reflects on her experience giving birth and her future life with baby ahead.

A 16-year-old is pregnant | The Midwives

A 16-year-old is pregnant | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 4'21''

A teenager finds out she is seven months pregnant so has to catch up on her antenatal care.

A 47-year-old mother | The Midwives

A 47-year-old mother | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 3'51''

A forty-seven year old mum-to-be is assessed by the midwife and explains why her age doesn't matter.

A baby's growth has slowed | The Midwives

A baby's growth has slowed | The Midwives

BBC Two | 2013 | 1'57''

A woman has been coming in to the unit for daily scans because her baby's growth has slowed down.