Sussex--Ringmer | 3 | -- | 1 Warwick--Duddeston Hall | 87 | 3 | 6 „ Kingstown House | 91 | -- | 2 Wilts--Bellevue House | 181 | 5 | 5 „ Fiddington House | 193 | 3 | 3 Worcester--Droitwich | 91 | 2 | 2 York, East Riding--Hull and | | | East Riding Refuge | 115 | 8 | 1 „ „ Hessle | 12 | -- | 1 „ West Riding--Castleton | | | Lodge | 15 | -- | 1 „ „ Grove House | 41 | -- | 5 „ „ Heworth | 29 | -- | 1 ------------------------------+-----------+-----------+------------ If for the purpose of comparison at different years we take one asylum, Ringmer in Sussex, there were in November 1829, nineteen patients, of whom five were under restraint by day, and seven by night. In 1830 (February) the number of patients was twenty, and of these eleven were under restraint by day and six by night; while in October of the same year, out of eighteen patients, there were nine under restraint. In 1831, there were twenty-two patients, ten of whom were under restraint. Writing in 1848, the Commissioners enumerate the various changes for the better which had then taken place, among which were--an active medical superintendence; the abolition of excessive use of mechanical restraint, there being sometimes only one or two, and occasionally no patient whatever, under mechanical restraint; the introduction of warm and cold baths; the cleanliness of the day-rooms and dormitories; the addition of a good library, and various amusements and means of occupation; and also an excellent dietary. Such is a sample of the happy change which was, in many instances, brought about by inspection. The following classification of asylums in 1851 will show at a glance the progress made in providing accommodation from time to time, consequent upon legislation:-- 1. Asylums existing prior to passing of Act 8 and 9 Vict., c. 126. Accommodation for pauper lunatics at passing of the Act 5560 Additional accommodation provided therein since the passing of the Act 1753 ---- Total accommodation 7313 2. Asylums in progress of erection at passing of Act 8 and 9 Vict., c. 126, and since opened. Number for which designed 997 Subsequent additions 206 ---- Total present accommodation 1203