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Beddington and Wallington 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA
LABORATORY FACILITIES.
The Corporation's arrangements for the examination of swabs, sputaand other pathological material continue as heretofore.
| Specimens Examined. | Totals. | Positive. | Negative. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nose and throat swabs:— Diphtheria | 10 | — | 10 |
| Hæmolytic Streptococci | 106 | 16 | 90 |
| Blood:— Wasserman Reaction and Kahn Tests | 1 | - | 1 |
| Fasces:— Dysentery | 1 | 6 | |
| Sputa:— Tuberculosis | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Totals | 128 | 18 | 110 |
During 1949 H. Amphlett Williams, Esq., Ph.D, (Lond.), A.C.G.F.C.,
F.R.I.C., Public Analyst, 1 Southwark Street, S.E.1, continued the
arrangement made in 1946 for the examination of milk, water and
ice-cream,
In general, pathological specimens are sent to the Pathological
Laboratories at St. Helier Hospital. Samples of milk and water are
submitted for bacteriological examination to the Ministry of Health
laboratories at Epsom, reports being received free of charge under the
National Health Service Act, 1946.
AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
General and Accident Cases. Reorganisation of the ambulance
services was undertaken by the Surrey County Council on their transfer
on 5th July, 1948.
The main ambulance station is situated at St. Helier Hospital, with a
sub-station, covering the Beddington and Wallington area, located in
Carshalton.
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