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The following article from the Hamilton Advertiser provides some detail. County Councillor Templeton, chairman of the sub committee presided and, in a short and appropriate address, said he was pleased to preside over an assembly comprising the County Councillors, Parish Representatives, and the Parish Councillors of Avondale, East Kilbride, Glassford,Stonehouse and Dalserf, along with the architect, the tradesmen, and other officials connected with the building of the hospital.

County Councillor Barr, East Kilbride , in an able speech set forth the merits of the hospital — the pleasure it gave him to see so many taking an interest in it, the careful management and strict supervision exercised by the committee, and hoped that it might prove a great boon to the parishes interested.

They had secured the services of an able matron, and he moved a vote of thanks. Smillie, Larkhall replied, observing that people thought the reign of angels was past, but they were still occasionally to be found, and more frequently in the wards of a hospital or a similar institution than anywhere else. He was always a great admirer of the fairer sex, because more of their number in all grades of society devoted their lives to alleviate suffering humanity.

Miss Stevenson had won a reputation as an efficient nurse second to none, and he hoped she would be long spared to enjoy her position. On her behalf, and that of the staff, he thanked them for the compliment. There were upward of 50 gentlemen present, including Mr.

Dobson, sanitary inspector; Mr. Stewart, and his assistant; and Dr. McLean, lately appointed medical attendant to the hospital. The original buildings had a simple domestic character with a rather irregular roofline.

With the inauguration of the National Health Service it continued as an orthopaedic, TB and small general hospital. At the eastern edge of the site, nearest to the town, a former Slaughter House was acquired by the hospital and was latterly used as the building office.

The following pdf files contain newspaper articles and some centenary newlsetters and booklets that give some indication as to the role of the hospital in the community. Find us on Our Facebook page Our Twitter page. Is this your business? By claiming this business you can update and control company information Claim business. Related searches:. Shocking and disgraceful treatment of vulnerable elderly people 1. My elderly mother was here for rehab after 6 weeks in wishaw with a severe infection Absolutely disgraceful, rehab consisted of my mother lying in a bed all day with no physio as she was too weak, they did nothing.

As they needed the bed for someone else they let her out with no concern for her medical condition or ability to cope at home. Cancel Update. Report review. Stone house hispital 1. My daughter has an appointment at at this hospital and it is now and she has still to be seen, I have been sitting outside all this time and only 2 people have gone in since we arrived, shocking treatment of patients.

Lockhart unit. Staff are rude. Leave you standing at the door to gain access to the ward for more than 25 minutes whilst they are all sat around a desk more interested in socialising than actually helping out visitors and patients everything they are asked to do seems to be a hassle with a sigh and a huff.