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Hornsey 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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Table: TABLE J._RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE BOROUGH, 1925.

TABLE J._RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE BOROUGH, 1925.

Name of InstitutionPurposeIf supported by voluntary contributionsAccommodation for inmates (other than Staff)No. of Staff.
Isolation HospitalTreatment of infectious disease (Hornsey, Finchley and Wood Green)No10340 female 4 male
Hornsey Cottage HospitalSurgical, medical, X-ray and massageYes4921 Nursing 7 Domestic
St. George's Retreat HouseHome of temporary rest for all classes of personsYes, and by inmates236
London Diocesan PenitentiaryFor homeless womenYes878
Mothercraft Training SocietyTraining centre for nurses and mothers, and out patient clinicsYesNursing Mothers 10Infants 159
Hornsey Deanery Association for Preventive and Rescue WorkShelter and care of unmarried mothers and their babiesGrant from Ministry of Health and Hornsey Boro' Council and Voluntary contributions10 girls 5 babies3
Santa Claus HomeChildren's Home for treatment of hip and spinal diseases, needing surgical supervision and nursingYes2012
Kitchener Memorial HomeCare of destitute or partially destitute boysYes484
Furnishing Trades' Benevolent AssociationOrphan childrenYes364