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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Croydon 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENTMedical Officer of Health and Deputy Medical Officer of Health (also Principal School Medical Officer and Deputy Principal School Medical Officer).

STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT

Medical Officer of Health and Deputy Medical Officer of Health (also Principal School Medical Officer and Deputy Principal School Medical Officer).

General AdministrationChief Clerk, Deputy Chief Clerk, 19 clerks (including 1 part time), 4 typists, 1 messenger.
Sanitary and Food InspectionChief Sanitary Inspector, Deputy, 21 Inspectors, 6 assistants, 4 Di si nfectors, ? Rodent Operatives, 10 clerks, 1 typist 1 Superintendent and 4 Porters (Men's Hostel) 1 Labourer (abattoir)
Maternity and Child Welfare6 Clinic Medical Officers whole time (also School duties), 4 part time. Superintendent Health Visitor, Deputy and 28 Health Visitors (also School Nurses), Almoner (part time) Assistant Almoner, Superintendent Midwife, Deputy, 17 midwives, 2 Physiotherapists, 1 Ante-natal Clinic Nurse (part time), 5 clerks, (Dental Service as for School Health)
District Nursina (agency arrangements)Superintendent, 3 assistants, 37 nurses and l clerk.
Domestic HelpSupervisor, 2 assistants, ? clerks, 14 full time and 124 part time Home Helps.
Day Nurseries2 nurseries each with Matron and Deputy, nurses, students and. domestic staff, 1 Warden.
Vaccination and Immunisation1 Clerical Officer
Ambulance ServiceAmbulance Of f icer, Deputy, Second Officer, Maintenance Officer, 4 Leading Drivers, 61 Driver-attendants, 3 clerks, 1 Telephone Operator, 1 Civil Defence Training Officer, 1 cleaner (part time)
Prevention, Care and After CareChest Physician (part time), Assistant Chest Physician (part time), 4 Tuberculous Visitors, 2 Almoners, 1 clerk, l Occupational Therapist (part time).
Mental Health5 Duly Authorised Officers, 1 clerk, 1 Occupational Centre Supervisor, 4 assistants, 1 handyman, 2 guides, 3 cleaners (part time)
Welfare Foods1 Supervisor and 3 clerks.