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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
Croydon 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Inspection of Midwives.
Dr. Jenkin Lloyd, the Inspector of Midwives, interviewed
seven midwives at the Town Hall. Fourteen visits were paid
by her to the homes of midwives.
Doctors' Accounts under Section 14 (1) of the Midwives Act, 1918.
291 accounts were received from doctors for services rendered
under the provisions of this Section. This compares with 248 in
1944, 329 in 1943, 373 in 1942, 245 in 1941, and 321 in 1941). The
total amount of the accounts was £'392 9s. Gd. £306 19s. 5d.
was ultimately recovered from the patients. In 1944 the amount
paid to doctors was £385 10s. 0d., and in 1943 £671 Is. Od.
Nursing Homes.
| Maternity Homes. | Other Nursing Homes. | Combined Maternity and other Nursing Homes. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Homes on Register on 31/12/44 | 9 | 23 | 5 | 37 |
| No. of Applications for Registration during 1945 | 1 | 2 | - | 3 |
| No. of Homes Registered during 1945 | 1 | 2 | - | 3 |
| No. of Homes on Register on 31/12/45 | 9 | 23 | 6 | 38 |
| No. of Beds available | 90 | 296 | 497 | |