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Ilford 1919

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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hope of dealing with the problem exists unless a determined
attempt is made (1) to segregate all advanced cases in residential
institutions. (2) To' adequately assist the patient's dependents
financially, so that he can accept Sanatorium treatment
at the earliest stage and remain in the Institution until
arrest of the disease occurs. (3) To commence with the treatment
of the pre-tuberculous child in open-air schools, etc., and so
prevent the onset of the disease.

ISOLATION HOSPITAL. SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE. 1919-1920.

£s.d.
Salaries of Medical Officer, Matron, Nursing and Domestic Staff1,468176
Wages of Engineer, Porters1,25065
Provisions4,04783
Heating, Lighting and Water2,184117
Drugs, Medicines and Appliances388115
Rates, Taxes and Insurances107117
Repairs to Buildings, Decorations, Renovations, etc.1,621103
Replacements and Renewal of Furniture, Linen and Redding93019
Crockery, Chandlery and Ironmongery36787
Repairs to Machinery7619ii
Clothing and Uniform991710
Telephone, Books, Printing and Travelling Expenses147151
Contributions re Small Pox Hospital5826
Motor Chassis (3) and cost to date of Bodies1,30136
Sundries109151
Gross Expenditure14,160194
£s.d.
Less Repairs1,621103
Bedding930194
Crockery36787
2,919182
11,825010
Add l/5th of above for one year's charges583198
11,24112
£s.d.
Less Motors1,3013G
Small Pox5826
1,33960
£10,46514 10