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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 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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Additional Maternity Accommodation. Under the London County
Council scheme , eight beds were allotted to Fulham in Queen
Charlotte's Hospital. During the period from 1st January
to 4th July, 1948, admissions totalled 48.
Day Nurseries. Five Day Nurseries, including the Babies' Hospital were maintained during the period from Ist January to 4th July, 1948, and there was a constant waiting list Tor vacancieso The accommodation provided was as follows:-
| Nursery | No.of Children, |
|---|---|
| Eabies' Hospital | 18 |
| Grove House | 45 |
| Eridge House | 50 |
| St. James | 45 |
| St. Andrews | 45 |
| 203 |
Supply of sheets for expectant mothers. The arrangements for the
issue of priority dockets to expectant mothers, continued in operation
and during the period 1st January to 4th July, 1948, 406 dockets
were issued.
Home/Domestic Help Service. The Home & Domestic Help Service
established in April 1947, was in great demand during the period
from Ist January to 4th July, 1948, when 19,000 hours were worked
in the patients' homes.
Foot Clinics. 3 ,000 attendances were made at the Clinics at Fulham
Road and Greyhound Read during cue period from Ist January to 4th
July, 1948, The Clinic at Greyhound Road was opened in February
1948 as a result of the increasing demand since the inception of this
service.
Diphtheria Immunisation. Diphtheria immunisation was carried out at
Greyhound Road and Wandsworth Bridge Road Clinics during the period
from Ist January to 4th July, 1948, at which date the number of
children immunised since the beginning of the campaign in 1934 had
reached 15,772.
No. of sessions held 52
No. of new cases 936
Total attendances 3,643
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA Sanitary, Inspection. The following table gives a summary of the inspections made by the Sanitary Inspectors during the year:-
| Inspections after complaint | 5,427 |
| Re-inspections | 16,711 |
| Inspections after Infectious Disease | 938 |
| Drains tested | 297 |
| Drains inspected | 2,671 |
| Inspections of Outworkers Premises | 92 |
| Inspections of Food Premises | 1,378 |
| Other Visits | 1,300 |
| Intimations served | 4,205 |
| Statutory Notices served | 1,950 |
| Intimations complied with | 4,292 |
| Statutory Notices complied with | 1,755 |