Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT
Medical Officer of Health and Deputy Medical Officer of Health (also Principal School Medical Officer and Deputy Principal School Medical Officer).
General Administration | Chief Clerk, Deputy, 16 clerks (including 1 part time), 4 typists, 1 messenger. |
Public Health and Food Inspection | Chief Public Health Inspector, Deputy, 20 Inspectors, 1 Superintendent Slaughter House, 3 Clean Air Act Assistants, 1 Foreman and 4 Assistants, Chief Disinfector and 1 Disinfector, 1 Superintendent and 4 porters (men's hostel), 2 Rodent operatives, 9 clerks, 1 typist, 2 trainees. |
Maternity and Child Welfare | 6 clinic Medical Officers whole-time (also school duties), 5 part time. Superintendent Health Visitor, Deputy, 28 Health Visitors and 1 Specialist Health Visitor (also School nurses). 1 part time Almoner and 1 part time Almoner's clerk, Superintendent Midwife, Deputy and 17 Midwlves, 2 Maternity Nurses (part time), 1 Physiotherapist, 4 Ante-Natal clinic nurses (part time), 7 clerks. (Dental Service as for School Health). 9 clinic cleaners and 2 handymen (all part time). |
District Nursing (agency arrangements) | Superintendent, 3 Assistants, 42 nurses, 5 students, 2 clerks (1 part time). |
Domestic Help | Supervisor, 4 Assistants, 2 clerks, 15 full time and 190 part time Home Helps. |
Day Nurseries | 1 Nursery with Matron, Deputy, 5 nurses, 3 students, handyman and 4 domestic staff (part time). |
Vaccination and Immunisation | 1 part time Medical Officer, 1 temporary part time nurse, 3 Clerical officers including 1 part time. |
Ambulance Service | Ambulance Officer, Deputy, Second Officer, Third Officer, Maintenance Officer, 4 Leading Drivers, 63 Drivers, 2 mechanics, 3 clerks, 1 telephone operator, 1 C.D. Training Officer, 1 Depot labourer, 1 cleaner (part time). |
Prevention, Care and After-Care | Chest Physician (part time), 2 Assistant chest Physicians (part time), 5 T. B. Visitors, 2 Almoners, 2 clerks, 1 Occupational Therapist (part time). |
Mental Health | 4 Mental Welfare Officers and 1 Planning and Senior Clerical Officer. 2 clerks, 1 Training Centre Supervisor, 5 Assistants, 1 Handicraft Instructor, 1 handyman. 3 Guides and 5 domestics (part-time). |
Health Education | 1 Qualified Health Education Officer |
Welfare Poods | 2 clerks (1 part time) and 1 driver |