[4] She was popular with both patients and staff was awarded 1st Prize in her final end of training examination.

[11] Ethel Gordon Fenwick -- a former matron of St Bartholomew's Hospital -- was a leading supporter for centralised state registration for nurses.

[12] However, the House Committee, Treasurer and Almoner prevented the meeting as they did not wish to influence the decision of their staff.

[15][18] During World War I, McIntosh was also Principal Matron of the First London General hospital, Camberwell.

[19][1][20] She also served on a number of committees, including:[2] In 1917, McIntosh received the Royal Red Cross.