London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Fulham 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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Table IX.
177 Patients were sent to residential institutions on the recommendation of the Dispensary Medical Officers.
| 50 to Sanatoria. | 3 to Colonies. | 2 to Convalescent Homes. | 74 to Hospitals. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 14 | 3 | — | 46 |
| Women | 13 | — | — | 24 |
| Children | 23 | — | 2 | 4 |
(b) 29
| 16 to Hospitals. | 13 to Sanatoria or Convalescent Homes. | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 8 | 1 |
| Women | 6 | — |
| Children | 2 | 12 |
6 children were sent to Convalescent Homes by the
Invalid Children's Aid Association.
1 child was boarded out under the L.C.C.'s Contact
Scheme.
7 women received convalescent treatment through the
Charity Organisation Society and
5 men through the United Services Fund.
Table X. Showing sources of New Cases.
| 263 were recommended by private doctors. |
| 24 „ „ „ the Medical Officer of Health. |
| 6 „ „ „ the School Medical Authority. |
| 4 „ „ „ the School Authority. |
| 39 „ „ „ Hospitals and Sanatoria. |
| 17 „ „ „ other Dispensaries. |
| 16 „ „ „ the London County Council. |
| 81„ „ „ the Dispensary Staff. |
| 62 „ „ „ friends. |
| 2 „ „ „ other patients. |
| 47 „ „ „ the Door plate. |
| 4 „ „ „ the Invalid Children's Aid; Association. |
| 565 |