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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 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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7
STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT

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

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, 18 clerks (including I part time), 4 typists, 1 messenger.
Public Health and Food InspectionChief Public Health inspector, Deputy, 20 Inspectors, 1 Superintendent Slaughter House, l Foreman and 5 Assistants, Chief Disinfector and 2 Disinfectors, 1 Superintendent and 4 porters (men's hostel), 2 Rodent operatives, 1 abattoir labourer, 10 clerks, 1 typist, 2 trainees.
Maternity and Child Welfare6 Clinic Medical Officers whole time (also school duties), 5 part time. Superintendent Health Visitor, Deputy, 28 Health Visitors and 1 Specialist Health Visitor (also School nurses), 2 Almoners (1 part time), Superintendent Midwife, Deputy and 18 Midwives, 2 Physiotherapists (1 also school duties), 2 Ante-Natal Clinic nurses (part time), 6 clerks. (Dental Service as for School Health) 8 clinic cleaners and handyman (all part time).
District Nursing (agency arrangements)Superintendent, 3 Assistants, 45 nurses, 2 clerks (1 part time).
Domestic HelpSupervisor, 2 Assistants, 1 clerk/ assistant, 1 clerk, 15 full time and 147 part time Home Helps.
Day Nurseries1 Nursery with Matron, Deputy, 5 nurses, 3 students, handyman and 4 domestic staff (part time).
Vaccination and Immunisation1 Clerical Officer.
Ambulance ServiceAmbulance Officer, Deputy, Second Officer, Maintenance officer, 4 Leading Drivers, 63 Drivers, 3 clerks, 1 telephone operator, 1 C.D. Training Officer, 1 Depot labourer, 1 cleaner (part time).
Prevention, Care and After-careChest Physician (part time). Assistant chest Physician (part time), 4 T.B. Visitors, 2 Almoners, 2 clerks (1 part time), 1 Occupational Therapist (part time).
Mental Health5 Duly Authorised Officers, 1 clerk, 1 Occupation Centre Supervisor, 4 Assistants, 1 Handicraft Instructor. 1 handyman, 2 Guides, 3 cleaners (part time).
Welfare Foods2 clerks and 1 driver.