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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

Southwark 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: FinanceThe cost per person attending is very difficult to assess exactly, because of the multi-disciplinary staff used in part-time capacities, but below are given headings with approximate figures in each section of costing: —

Finance

The cost per person attending is very difficult to assess exactly, because of the multi-disciplinary staff used in part-time capacities, but below are given headings with approximate figures in each section of costing: —

Approximate Estimate of Costs from November 1968 to November 1969£
Transport, including capital repayment1,745
Repairs and maintenance88
Insurance6
Mobile Health Clinic staff salaries3,948
Estimated cost of administrative and clerical services, including salaries, provided at head office2,720
Fuel (calor gas)21
Furniture and fittings21
Operational equipment79
Medical requisites230
Cleaning materials5
Total8,863

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The average cost is, therefore, approximately £2.15s.0d., for each person attending.
Private agencies running comprehensive health checks charge a £25—£30 fee.
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