The second annual report of the Southam Dispensary.

  • Southam Dispensary.
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[1825]
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Credit: The second annual report of the Southam Dispensary. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    TIE §:ttoviti Mtpoxt OF THE SOUTHAM DISPENSARY. liJrwitrat. SU- GRAY SKIPWmi, Bail, croinliiittrt. MOREWOOD, W. PALMER, Esq. Ladbiookc, PALMER, Rev. C. Ladbrooke. SHUCKBURGtl, JOHN, Esq. Bourton. TOMES, EDWARD, Esq. Southam. W’lLSON, Rev. W. C. Priors Hardwick. ATKINS, Rev. C. Fenny Compton. WISE, Rev. HENRY, Ottchurch. BARNARD, Rev. ROBERT, Lighthorne. BROMFIELD. Rev. T. R. Napton. BURMAN, RICHARD, Esq. Soulhani. CHANDLER, Rev. GEORGE, LL. D. Sotithani. CONOLLY, M. D. Stratford-upon-Avon. HOLBECH, W. Esq. Farnborougii. LEA, Rev. T. Bishops Itchington. JIILLS, C. Esq. M. P. Barford. * ^UV0fOH,—Mr. II, L, SMITH, M. R, C. S. And Surgeon to the Inhrmary at Southam, for Curin? Diseases of the Eye and Ear, established in 1818. t 2rica0um*,—Mr. Joseph Campbell. g-m-fiary,—Mr. EDU ard bicknell. ?ftou0cftcrprr,—Mrs. king man. At the Adjourned Meeting of the Committee of the Dispensary, supported by the Subscriptions of Independent Labourers and Mechanics, held at Southam, October 25, 1825, JOHN SHUCKBURtill, Esq. in the chair. Present, IT WAS RESOLVED, 1st. It appears by the Secretary’s report, that the Subscribers to the Dispensaiy are n336—of whom *270 have been benefitted by its means. 2ndly. It appeal's these subscribers are persons whose earnings are adequate to their ordinary support, but are too limited to defray the expenses of medical attendance in case of sickness at their own homes. These persons, had they been visited by sickness, must consequently have been • driven to one or other of these inconveniences,—either they must have had recourse to their c parishes for assistance— or they must have incurred bills, which according to the customary practice would not have been improperly charged, but which the patients had not the means to pay —or they must have foregone medical aid in many cases where it might have been available :—from every one of Uiese inconveniences, it is obviously desirable, on the score of true benevolence, to rescue the labouring classes. 3rdly. It appears that the subscriptions from the members amount to . . . . 44 11 11 For journies ..... 26 0 G RICHARD BURMAN, Esq. Southam. Rev. Dr. CHANDLER. Southam. EDWARD ’I'OMES, Esq. Southam. Rev. THOMAS LEA, Bishops Itchington. Mr. H. L. SMITH. Rev. JAMES CHAMBERS. 'Willongliby. Mr. J. T. GARDNER, Surgeon, Southam. £.70 12 5 If from this be deducted the cost of drugs, subscriptions to Northainplon hospital, bathing institution at Learning- ton, collectors’ gratuity, wages, rent, &c. amounting to £.63 6 OJ—there remains a balance in favor of the Dis- pensary of £.7 5 7_V. 4thly. It appears that in the early stages of the Dis- pensary, the proportion of subscribers needing medical aid to those who have not been burdensome to the Institution, has been greater than there is reason to hope may hereafter be the case. It has been calculated that lliere are within six milts of the Dispensary 6000 persons who, according to its rules, are admissible. AH, or any considerable number of these persons, becoming subscribers, would materially promote its interests. And from the recent in- crease of subscribers, the consequence of the Institution being better understood and appreciated, and in particular from the maimer in which it has been supported in an ad- joining parish, there is great reason to hope that the balance in favor of the Institution, (to be divided amongst the medical practitioners) will become progressively greater. 5thly. The donations for the outfit have amounted to £.22 18 6. These have been faithfully applied to the intended purpose,—but, as they are inadequate to complete the outfit, without intrenching on the annual income of the Institution; and as the Dispensary professes and hopes to proceed, independently of the aid of the rich in all respects excepting this—it is hoped their benovelence will be extend- ed to it for the accomplishment of this single object. 6tlily. That the thanks,|Of the meeting be given to Mr. H. L. Smith for his zeal and intelligence in originating a plan, which appears calculated to be extremely beneficial to the-labouring classes; and which, it is sinccruly liopcd, will in no respect be injurious to the medical profession. JOHN SHUCKBURGH. Ciiair.man. Accot(Ui3tf to rule the 8tli, all and every regular Medical Practitioner residing in the district, c lit the discretion of tlic Coiiiiiiiitec n he admitted into the cstahlisliincnt, f A List of Donors will he printed with the next Reporf This Dispensary being open to persons in Soulhain and its vicinity, whose earnings individnaUy are not sufficient to defray the expenses of Medical and Surgical attendance, applies itself to Servants, Mechanics, and Agricultural Labourers, with their families. Tlie annual subscription for Adults, is 3s. Gd.—for Ciuldren, 2s.—by means of which respective payments they become members, and are entitled to medicine ami attendance from the Dispensary. When the subscribers are sufficiently mmicrous to cover the expense in tlie several parislies, the members will receive necessary attendance at their own liomes, by the medical officer whom they may reque.t to atleiul them;—until that period, the journies must be paid for by the members who do not reside in the town of Sonlhain, at the rate of 2s. 6d. if witliiu three miles, aud Is. more for every mile above tliat o K.EauL.aTzoNs. distance. It must be observed, tliat Midwifery is not in- cluded in the above, though medicines on such occasions will be supplied. The nnmml subscription must be paid in advance by all servants; but may be paid <piartcrly, at the option of such members as have more than two in a family belonging to the Instilulion. By reference to the class of society before de.signated, it will be manifest tha.'no person having sulficient property to maintain himself and family without manual labour—and no pauper receiving relief of a parish, can be udniiUcd a member. If any queslinn arise.s on these poims, application must be made to the Commitce. 'Die quanerly days of payment are Michaelmas, Christmas, Lady Day, and Midsummer. L