[Report 1937] / Medical Officer of Health, Glasgow.

  • Glasgow (Scotland)
Date:
1937
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    a relative scarcity of water at Woodilee. This is more evident in the upper dormitories and in the staff houses at Fauldhead. The matter is having attention. Since about 600 male patients have to be shaved at least twice weekly, a barber’s shop had to be installed to meet pressure of work. Many of the patients have indicated that they would like to be shaved more frequently, but at present this is not possible, except in a relatively small number of cases. General.—I would especially record appreciation of the work of Miss M‘Lean, who is responsible for all statutory records and documents, and the secretarial work of my office. Owing to changes in clerical staff she has had a particularly harassing year. All official records and documents have been kept up-to-date, and to achieve this she has willingly worked many hours in excess of her hours of duty. Throughout the year the officials and staff have been active, efficient and loyal to the Public Authority. The discipline has been good, and all persons living on the estate appear to be orderly and contented. JOHN It. ROBB, Physician Superintendent. STONEYETTS HOSPITAL, CHRYSTON. On 31st December, 1937, the number of patients on the Register was 132 consisting of 74 males and 58 females. The number of cases admitted during the year was 138 (76 males and 62 females), and the number of patients discharged recovered was 2 males and 2 females; 1 female patient was discharged relieved, and 1 female patient died. This Hospital was opened as an Asylum for certified mental patients on 7th August, 1937. The first patients admitted were those transferred from the Reception House and Sanatorium at Woodilee, and they occupied the two Villas available after the reconstruction work which had commenced at the beginning of the year. About the end of October the other two Villas were ready, and they have been gradually occupied by new admissions. Occupancy of these two latter Villas would have been at a quicker rate had the necessary staff been forthcoming.