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There are two Institutions situated within the Borough:—
(j) Stoke Newington Home Hospital for Women.—This
Institution was established in 1825, " for the benefit of respectable
women who have broken down in health, to whom the rest and
medical treatment combined with good food and nursing prove
to be a great boon."
This Hospital now provides for the reception of convalescent
patients as well as for surgical, medical and maternity cases, and
there are 31 beds. The maternity floor has been brought up-to-date
and fully equipped with all modern requirements. It is very much
appreciated by many Stoke Newington mothers.
During the year 1937 it is estimated that of the total of 124
patients admitted a large percentage were residents of Stoke
Newington.
Of the 124 cases admitted 50 were medical, 4 surgical, and
70 maternity.
(ii) The Stoke Newington Dispensary.—Situated in the
High Street, carries out a great deal of good work among the poor
members of the community.
The Medical Officer sees cases daily between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Those eligible for treatment receive a subscriber's letter which
entitles to two months' treatment. The Medical Officer also pays
home visits when such are necessary.
The Maternity and Child Welfare Committee make an Annual
Donation of £34 2s. 6d. to the Dispensary funds, and for this receive
260 letters, which are distributed by the Health Visitors, under the
general supervision of the Medical Officer of Health, to suitable
cases of mothers, and children under five.