Ballinasloe Mental Hosiptal records query

MetHerInSolas

Looking for information on my Great Uncle who died in 1933 in Ballinasloe Mental (Lunatic) Hosiptal.

We are looking for his medical records around his death i.e. the reason/causes for his death.

Any ideas/suggestions on the best place to start looking?

FluffyAngel

how about doing a freedom information request on the H.S.E?
the likeyhood is that there stuck somewhere in a dark room or else thrown away

have you checked with the local historical society for broader information on the record filing process for said hospital..

MetHerInSolas

Hi,

Do you think is it worth contacting The National Archives?

Thanks,
James

FluffyAngel

in my view local historical soc would be the first port of call ,they have great knowlege in these matters and you could save yourself a lot of running around ..

tphase

AFAIK all those records are in the National Library

CeannRua

Cause of death will be on the death cert which you can get from the General Register Office. If he died of an unrelated illness, rather than whatever led to his admission, not sure if it will be recorded, but the cert is only €4 in any case. The records will be owned by the HSE, and the hospital is still open, so this would be the best place to contact.

pinkypinky

Medical records are usually sealed for 100 years after the last entry but sometimes they make exceptions for events a very long time ago, for next of kin. CeannRua is right: the HSE will have control of the records.