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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
West Ham 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Staff
Medical. Medical Superintendent.
Assistant Medical Officer.
Administration. Steward.
Nursing. Matron.
Assistant Matron and Sister Tutor.
3 Sisters (One Night).
1 Nurse-Housekeeper.
2 Staff Nurses.
4 Assistant Nurses.
15 Probationers.
Domestic. 31 (including 6 laundry-maids, sewing maid,
and Lodge Attendant).
Male. 1 Caretaker.
1 Fitter.
1 Handyman.
1 Stoker.
1 Gardener.
4 Porters.
1 Night Watchman.
WEST HAM SANATORIUM FOR CHILDREN,
LANGDON HILLS.
At the end of 1932 the number of patients remaining under
treatment were:—
Males 18
Females 22 40
The total admissions during 1933 were:—
Males 21
Females 12 33
The number of deaths were:—
Males Nil
Females Nil Nil
Discharges during the year totalled:—
Males 18
Females 15 33
Leaving under treatment at the 31st December, 1933:—
Males 21
Females 19 40
The Average Duration of Residence (both sexes) was 376.91
days. The average for males was 382.61 days, and for females
370.06 days.
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