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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 1960

[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, 16 clerks (including 1 part time), 4 typists, 1 messenger.
Public Health and Food InspectionChief Public Health Inspector, Deputy, 20 Inspectors, 1 Superintendent Slaughter House, 3 Clean Air Act Assistants, 1 Foreman and 4 Assistants, Chief Disinfector and 1 Disinfector, 1 Superintendent and 4 porters (men's hostel), 2 Rodent operatives, 9 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). 1 part time Almoner and 1 part time Almoner's clerk, Superintendent Midwife, Deputy and 17 Midwlves, 2 Maternity Nurses (part time), 1 Physiotherapist, 4 Ante-Natal clinic nurses (part time), 7 clerks. (Dental Service as for School Health). 9 clinic cleaners and 2 handymen (all part time).
District Nursing (agency arrangements)Superintendent, 3 Assistants, 42 nurses, 5 students, 2 clerks (1 part time).
Domestic HelpSupervisor, 4 Assistants, 2 clerks, 15 full time and 190 part time Home Helps.
Day Nurseries1 Nursery with Matron, Deputy, 5 nurses, 3 students, handyman and 4 domestic staff (part time).
Vaccination and Immunisation1 part time Medical Officer, 1 temporary part time nurse, 3 Clerical officers including 1 part time.
Ambulance ServiceAmbulance Officer, Deputy, Second Officer, Third Officer, Maintenance Officer, 4 Leading Drivers, 63 Drivers, 2 mechanics, 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), 2 Assistant chest Physicians (part time), 5 T. B. Visitors, 2 Almoners, 2 clerks, 1 Occupational Therapist (part time).
Mental Health4 Mental Welfare Officers and 1 Planning and Senior Clerical Officer. 2 clerks, 1 Training Centre Supervisor, 5 Assistants, 1 Handicraft Instructor, 1 handyman. 3 Guides and 5 domestics (part-time).
Health Education1 Qualified Health Education Officer
Welfare Poods2 clerks (1 part time) and 1 driver