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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
Battersea 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]
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During the year 135 patients were sent away to various
institutions under the London County Council's Scheme. Of those
80 were discharged during the year and 55 were still away on
December 31st. The average length of stay of the 80 patients
was 95.36 days and the average waiting period between recommendation
for admission and admission was 16.5 days; 49 patients
showed definite improvement as a result of institutional treatment;
28 patients were discharged at their own request. During the year
44 patients were admitted to St. James's Hospital, Balham, which
is now under the control of the London County Council.
Artificial Light Treatment. Tuberculosis Patients.
| Name. | Age. | Condition. | Period of Treatment. | Condition on Discharge or at 31/12/30. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d. s. | 6 | T.B. glands of neck | 9/4/30—9/7/30 | Improved. |
| B. R. | 9 | T.B. glands of neck | 16/12/29—28/2/30 | Improved. |
| G. F. | 2 | T.B. glands of neck | 10/2/30—18/7/30 | Improved. |
| H. B. | 10 | T.B. glands of neck | 21/2/30—7/3/30 | Glands re-moved by operaton. Left district. |
| j. h. | 12 | Lupus Vulgaris (face) | 27/8/30— | Quiescent. |
| V. P. | 23 | Discharging sinus after removal of kidney | 24/10/30—3/12/30 | Sinus healed. |
| G. P. | 6 | T.B. glands of neck | 2/4/30—16/7/30 | Stationary. |
| E. G. | 15 | Lupus Vulgaris (face) | 12/2/30— | Stationary. |
| E. J | 5 | T.B. Peritonitis | 24/3/30—7/5/30 5/11/30—28/11/30 | Improved. |
| N. R. | 10 | Lupus Vulgaris (face) | 3/12/30— | Stationary. |
Springwell House Open-Air School.
| Accommodation | 150 |
| On Roll 31/12/30 | 146 |
| Average attendance | 120.6 |
| Admitted during 1930 | 55 |
| Discharge during 1930 | 47 |
| Reasons for discharge:— | |
| Fit for elementary school | 5 |
| Fit for work | 29 |
| Transferred to Hospital or Sanatorium | 7 |
| Removed from district | 2 |
| Transferred to Special School | 1 |
| Discharged for other reasons | 3 |