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I also recommend the provision of increased accommodation
for resident nursing and domestic staffs.
DOMESTIC STAFF
A shortage of domestic staff also exists.
KITCHEN
The equipment in the main kitchen should be brought
up-to-date as soon as practicable.
HOSPITAL LAUNDRY
The hospital laundry is inadequate and cannot deal with
the complete requirements for the hospital.
The present method of sending articles for laundering to an
outside laundry is unsatisfactory.
OTHER SECTIONS OF THE HOSPITAL
Much of the accommodation for patients at Forest Gate
Hospital other than maternity was destroyed as a result of
enemy action during the war period.
At the end of 1945 the number of patients in residence was
128 (59 adult males and 69 adult females).
Of this number, 16 (9 males and 7 females) were detained
under the Mental Deficiency Acts, 1913-38. One adult male has
been on licence for a considerable period and according to
reports received on his progress appears to be leading a normal
home life in the care of his married sister.
LUNACY ACT, 1890 (Section 24).
23 patients (17 Males and 6 Females) were subject to the
provisions of this Act.
ADMISSIONS
There were 67 admissions (6 males and 61 females) during
the year. The majority of these were re-admitted after evacuation
to the South Ockendon Colony as an emergency war
measure.
DISCHARGES
There were 9 discharges (6 males, 3 females).
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