With the qualification and emergence of our first student/graduate and the new premises prepared, the superintendent and almoner were installed, supported by an X-ray machine and a supply of patients. At this stage in our development the Constitution and Rules were prepared and published. These made provision for the treatment of those in need of osteopathy and to further the education and training of students and graduates in osteopathy. The main objective, however, was the foundation of a hospital to be called the Littlejohn Memorial Hospital, in honour of the Founder and Dean of the British School of Osteopathy. Lastly, the clinic may generally do “All other acts as may be lawfully done by a body established for purposes recognised by the law as charitable.” (John Wernham) The students sponsored by the Clinic at the British School of Osteopathy in the 1950’s all qualified; among them was Timothy Ringland, John Wernham’s nephew.
“The Maidstone Osteopathic Clinic was established in 1949. In the lean post-war years our schools and associations were slowly recovering from the stasis of war-time with but few students and no clinics outside the metropolis. Lacking premises and money the beginning was inauspicious and it was not until 1953 that the clinic was finally housed at No. 30 Tonbridge Road.
The Maidstone Osteopathic Clinic was established in 1949. In the lean post-war years our schools and associations were slowly recovering from the stasis of war-time with but few students and no clinics outside the metropolis. Lacking premises and money the beginning was inauspicious and it was not until 1953 that the clinic was finally housed at No. 30 Tonbridge Road.
