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STAFF
In common with most Institutions the Colony has suffered
from shortage of staff of both sexes. The recruitment of parttime
workers, temporary staff, and, on the men's side, of
middle-aged and even elderly men, has helped to meet a very
difficult situation.
During the year the one candidate who sat for the Preliminary
Examination of the Royal Medico-Psychological
Association was successful, and, out of nine candidates who
sat, six passed the Final Examination and obtained the Certificate
in the Nursing of Mental Defectives.
In conclusion I should like to express my appreciation to
all members of the staff for their loyal assistance.
FOREST GATE HOSPITAL
Report by Medical Superintendent—
Dr. H. R. England, M.B., Ch.B., M.A.O., M.M.S.A.
Forest Gate Hospital is approved by the Board of Control
under Section 37 of the Mental Deficiency Act, 1913, for the
reception of 23 mental defectives, of whom not more than 10
shall be adult males, and not more than 13 shall be adult
females. The class of defectives authorised to be received are
the lowest grade, including cot and chair cases.
On the 31st December, 1945, the number of patients on the
register, subject to the provisions of the Mental Deficiency Acts,
was 16 (9 males and 7 females): one of these, a male, was on
licence from the hospital.
Further information on this subject will be found in the
section dealing with hospitals, see page '
WEST HAM NERVE CLINIC
Report by Dr. George Somerville, M.D., D.P.M.
During the year ended 31st December, 1945, 65 new cases
were treated at the O.P. Clinic.
There has been a very noticeable increase in the numbers
and attendances of patients during the latter half of the year,
this being associated with the cessation of hostilities and the
return of citizens to the Borough.
At present, two sessions of about three hours are held
weekly on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
Dr. E. P. Dodds is responsible for the Monday session,
and since Dr. J. E. Glancy left the hospital service in September,
1945, his place has been taken by Dr. M. Lidgate. We
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