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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
Bermondsey 1937
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1937
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"Staff—The staff of the Solarium maybe divided into two
classes, medical and nursing staff.
"Nursing Staff— The nursing staff consists of the following members:—
| Name | Service |
|---|---|
| Mrs. Cottier | 15¾ years |
| Miss Jagot | 6¼ |
| Miss Coleby | 2¾ „ |
| Miss Hopkins | 1¼ „ |
| Miss Warry | 1¼ " |
| Miss Saunders | 7 months |
| Miss O'Farrell | 7 „ |
| Miss J. White | 3 „ |
"The first six nurses are members of the permanent staff,
and of these, three are employed for part of their time in giving
massage. Miss O'Farrell is not on the permanent staff, but she is
employed as a whole-time masseuse. Miss J. White has been
employed temporarily on the instruction of the late Chairman of
the Committee, which instruction was approved by the full
Committee on December 7th last. Miss Saunders has recently
sent in her resignation to take effect at the end of February next.
In spite of the additional temporary help which has been provided
by the Committee, there is no doubt that the present staff has been
working under far too high a pressure, and is insufficient for the
work which it is called upon to do.
"The number of patients received for treatment must,
therefore, be limited artificially or alternatively the staff must be
increased.
"I feel I must also draw the attention of the Committee