Annual report : 1940 / Gosport War Memorial Hospital.

  • Gosport War Memorial Hospital (Gosport, England) no2003077838.
Date:
1940
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Annual report : 1940 / Gosport War Memorial Hospital. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The Collecting Boxes have now been placed under the charge of the Secretary, and the thanks of the Board are^due to Mr. R. F. Usher who has had charge of these for man}/ years. Although the result of the “ Birthday ” shoves a slight falling off, the Board are very grateful to the many friends who supported-the effort, , and especially the Staffs and Scholars of the Schools, and Mrs. Lewin and Miss King for organising the depots at Lee and Stubbington. Once again the Gosport Workers' Hospital Maintenance Fund have beaten all previous records with a contribution of £3980 4s. 4d. To have accomplished this in the face of the unsettlement occasioned by the evacuation, etc., is indeed a remarkable achievement, and we offer congratulations and sincere thanks to the Officers, Committee and Collectors for their continued valuable help. We find it difficult to find words to express our admiration of the efforts of everyone connected with the Fund. The item “ Interest and Dividends ” includes the sum of £541 19s. 6d. Income Tax recovered for the period 1936-40. A legacy has been received from the estate of the late S. J. Gibbons, and a further sum from the estate of the late A. S. Thornhill. In addition a barometer and a number of clocks from this estate have been put into use at the Hospital. The increased cost of all commodities, and in many cases, the purchase tax, is reflected in the expenditure under several headings. Further it has been considered advisable to maintain stocks of drugs, appliances, etc., at a rather higher level than in normal times. The increase in Renewals, Repairs, etc., is largely due to additional “ black-out ” screens, etc., and improvements to the air raid shelter. Dr. B. McDougall Johnson is now serving in the R.A.M.C. and Dr. Quinnell has resigned from the Medical Staff on leaving the district. The Board appreciate the services rendered by both these Doctors whilst in practice here. The fact that the Medical Staff has been so seriously reduced means that the remaining members are called on for duty much more frequently and the Board offer them most grateful thanks for the efficient manner in which they maintain the high standard of Medical service in the Hospital. To the Hon. Visiting Surgeons, Radiologists and Dental Surgeons the Board wish to express their thanks for the many services rendered often in the face of great difficulties. The Matron and Nursing Staff have fully maintained the great traditions of their high calling and the Board fully realise that the gratitude so often expressed by the patients is amply merited.