The St. Mary Infirmary was established in 1895, and is operated as a Government residential facility that provides care for the poor and destitute within the Parish who are unable to earn a livelihood due to mental or physical causes.
Admission to the Infirmary is done by the Outdoor Poor Department of the Parish Council. The St. Mary Infirmary presently house approximately 99 residents (i.e. 61 males and 38 females).
The Poor Relief Act of 1886 is the authority under which the Poor Relief of Jamaica is administered. The act establishes the Board of Supervision as the body responsible for;
- Training of Officers
- Making rules and regulations
- Control and Management of the Poor Relief Department.
Individuals or Volunteer Groups who wish to assist the Infirmary can do so by;
- Volunteering time to groom and assist with care of residents
- Donate food, clothing, medical supplies, toiletries, sheets, towels, bed/bedding;
- Assist in fund raising events;
- Participate in recreational, religious, cultural and vocational activities to enhance the social, physical and psychological functioning of the residents
- Volunteer skills according to your profession e.g. Doctor, Counsellors, Dentist to enhance the wellbeing of the Residents.
The Infirmary is supervised by the Matron who reports directly to the Inspector of the Poor.
Infirmary Staff
Matron - Miss Sharon Burke
Assistant Matron - Miss.Tacey-Ann Mc Glashan
Records Clerk - Mrs. Sharnnet Mattocks - Simpson
Porter/Groundsmen
Ward Assistants
Ancillary Staff