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
Islington 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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TUBERCULOSIS
Welfare Officer (Chest Clinic) 1
Senior Occupational Therapists 1
Warden (T.B. Hostel) 1
Assistant Warden (T.B. Hostel) 1
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SOCIAL CASEWORK
Deputy Senior Social Worker 1
Social Workers (School Health Services) (Full-time equivalent 4.6) 5
Welfare Officers (V.D.) 3
Clinical Psychologist 1
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DENTAL
Chief Dental Officer and Principal School Dental Officer 1
Dental Officers (Full-time and sessional) (Full-time equivalent 6.9) 8
Dental Officer (Orthodontics) (Full-time equivalent 0.4) 1
Dental Auxiliary 1
Dental Surgery Assistants 8
Dental Surgery Assistant/Clerical Assistant 1
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(In addition lists are maintained of doctors, who are prepared to work on a sessional basis.)
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Bathing Attendants 8
Drivers 6
Porter Cleaner 2
Female Cleaner, Supervisor 1
Female Cleaners 4
Washing machine attendants 2
Rodent Operative Chargehand 1
Rodent Operatives 8
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HEADQUARTERS AND PERSONAL HEALTH CENTRES
Hours per week
Cleaners 435
Cooks 40
Kitchen Helpers 40
Needlewoman 40
Stoker/Handyman 40
Handyman/Driver 40
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