Hospital School(1945)

Hospital School is a documentary that explores the treatment, rehabilitation, and education of children at The Lord Mayor Treloar Cripples Hospital and College in Alton, Hampshire. The film offers an intimate look at how the institution cared for young patients with physical disabilities, combining medical care with academic instruction. Through archival footage and firsthand accounts, Hospital School reveals the daily routines, therapeutic approaches, and educational programmes that shaped the lives of generations of children. The documentary provides historical insight into mid-twentieth-century attitudes toward disability and institutional care, capturing both the challenges and triumphs experienced by staff and students. It stands as a testament to the dedication of those who worked to help children overcome physical limitations and pursue meaningful futures.