[Report 1934] / Medical Officer of Health, Glasgow.

  • Glasgow (Scotland)
Date:
1934
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    Occupational treatment and training have been continued as formerly, but with tbe addition of several minor industries. While it is felt that, even with the present number of patients, the occupational departments might be further increased, it does not appear economical to do so, in view of the approaching transfer of the inmates of these Institutions to Lennox Castle. In the meantime the vegetable gardens have been extended, and employment is afforded to a greater proportion than was previously possible. The entertainments have been on the usual lines, but with the very much appreciated addition of the Sound Cinema and the Wireless Installation. The visits to the Kelvin Hall and to the Pantomimes in the City were also greatly enjoyed. The entertainment troupes composed of patients from the three Institutions continued their activities, and, besides recipro- cating their performances in their own Institutions, also gave shows at Caldwell, Waverley Park, Kirkintilloch, and at the Miners’ Institutes at Bridgend, Croy, and Provanmill. The outdoor Swimming Pool, which was constructed by Insti- tutional labour at Stoneyetts, was opened on 25th June, and has proved to be probably the most enjoyable and healthful asset which the Institution possesses. The Girl Guide and Boy Scout movements are providing valuable assistance in the training of the younger inmates. The Lennox Castle Company of Guides attended a great Rally at Stirling, and the Stoneyetts Scout Stall at the Kelvin Hall Exhibition in April gave the Institution Company an opportunity of demonstrating their arts and crafts. Their Pipe Band was also invited to play at several Parades. A Dental Clinic has been established at Blinkbonny, from which much benefit has been derived. The work of the West of Scotland Neuro-Psychiatric Research Institute has been continued at Stoneyetts and Lennox Castle Institutions, under the direction of Dr. Ford Robertson. Five female nurses and two male nurses passed the Final Examination of the Royal Medico-Psychological Association. Two male nurses and one female nurse passed the Prelimin- ary Examination. CHAS. G. A. CHISLETT,