The Beth, a small community NHS geriatric facility in Yorkshire, faces closure because of Whitehall budget cuts. Colin, a management consultant for the health department, arrives to make an appraisal.
The Beth, a small community NHS geriatric facility in Yorkshire, is facing closure because of Whitehall budget cuts. Colin, a management consultant for the health department, arrives to visit his ailing ex-miner father and to make an appraisal.
Meanwhile, the staff and patients are preparing a presentation for the formidable Nurse Gilpin, who is to be presented with a long-service medal.
Based on the successful stage play by Alan Bennett.
