Annual report of the state of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital at Winchester : 1947.

  • Royal Hampshire County Hospital. nr 88008968.
Date:
1947
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Credit: Annual report of the state of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital at Winchester : 1947. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    dermatological and paediatric, have expanded considerably and there is an overall increase in the number of patients at clinics. A more complete appointments system has now been in operation for over two years and has resulted in a considerable reduction in the congestion which would otherwise have occurred in the Department because of the increases mentioned previously. This system ensures that the number of patients waiting at any one time is lower than formerly, and that the total time spent in waiting by each patient is much less. It is the constant endeavour of all staffs, medical, nursing and lay, to do all possible for patients attending for treatment or consultation. ALMONER’S DEPARTMENT A now generally recognised development in the service given by hospitals during the past few years has been the expansion of the social work for the patient. As quickly as possible at the present time this section of the hospital work is being extended, and will be further increased by the appoint¬ ment of additional assistant almoners whenever accommodation allows an increase in the number of staff. CHILDREN’S WARD In December, 1947, the Chairman of the Court of Governors had the pleasure of accepting a gift of more than £400 for the naming of two cots in the Children’s Ward. These cots have been named in memory of the men and women of all Services who were transported by L.S.I.L. “ Winchester Castle ” (Union Castle Line) and H.M.T. “ Alcantara ’ (Royal Mail Line) during the years 1942 to 1946, and by whom this handsome sum was subscribed while they were on board these ships. Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Troubridge, K.C.B., C.B., D.S.O., made the presentation on behalf of the donors, and a short service was held during which a plaque naming the cots was unveiled. Gifts The Committee wish to acknowledge the great practical assis¬ tance given to the Hospital by the continued gifts in kind made during 1947.