Date of opening—November 11th 1914 No. of beds Admissions since opening to March 26th 1919 Deaths
Average number of days each patient was resident |
65 2029 5 1915 29 |
1916 33 |
1917 40 |
1918 36 |
OFFICERS Commandant: Miss Maye Bruce M.B.E. Medical Officer: Dr J. Dewhurst Lady Superintendent: Miss Candler, A.R.R.C. Quartermaster: Miss J. Wixey |
NOTE BY THE COMMANDANT Norton Hall Hospital, lent by Mr S. Bruce, was opened on November 11th 1914. The first convoy of patients, received from the 1st S. General Hospital, Birmingham, was 17 Belgians. At first arranged for 50 beds only, its accommodation was increased to 65 in 1916; and as the demand for beds arose in 1917, three marquees were erected for the summer months only, bringing the total of beds to 110. The Hospital was entirely self-contained, with laundry and dispensary; this latter was in the charge of Miss Candler, A.R.R.C., who acted as matron and dispenser from the opening to the close of the hospital—a fine record of service. A debt of thanks which cannot be paid is due to the members of the "Mickleton Working Party", who undertook the mending for the entire Hospital. The Mickleton market gardeners supplied vegetables weekly, and their gifts formed a most valuable contribution to the commisariat. I should like to record my appreciation of the loyal help given by the old standing members of the detachment, many of whom joined in 1910. As the war continued urgent home duties made it impossible for all to give full time service, but whenever a press of hospital work occurred, they responded to a call for help, often at very considerable self-sacrifice. That the tone and discipline amongst the men was excellent was, I believe, due to the influence of the V.A.D. nurses and staff. |
