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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
Ealing 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Hall in Chiswick and in Ealing. When there is anything in the
nature of a relapse or a serious complication to report the Matron
either writes or sends a message to the parents asking them to call
at the hospital to see herself or the Medical Attendant. The Matron
also interviews parents who desire further information about their
children.
(2) From the Medical Attendant.—On Wednesday afternoon
the Medical Attendant interviews parents at the hospital. During
the past year 1,408 interviews have been given at this time. He
can also be seen each weekday at 9 a.m. at Ealing Town Hall
or at mid-day each day except Wednesday at the hospital in cases
of urgency.
(3) From the Medical Superintendent.—The Medical
Superintendent interviews in special cases parents at Ealing Town
Hall by appointment.
Cost of Maintenance, Etc.
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries | 3,862 | 19 | 6 |
| Repairs to buildings, etc. | 386 | 18 | 6 |
| Furniture, fittings and utensils | 659 | 2 | 2 |
| Maintenance of ambulance | 216 | 8 | 11 |
| Medical and surgical requisites | 1,087 | 5 | 2 |
| Provisions | 2,508 | 18 | 5 |
| Fuel, light and cleaning | 1,183 | 17 | 2 |
| Rates, taxes and insurance | 734 | 15 | 1 |
| Miscellaneous | 146 | 14 | 6 |
| Superannuation—employer's contribution | 83 | 10 | 8 |
| Loan Charges | 990 | 8 | 4 |
| Legal Charges | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 11,881 | 2 | 5 | |
| Administrative Charges—proportion | 400 | 6 | 8 |
| £12,281 | 9 | 1 |
The patients spent 34,203 days in hospital, so that the average
cost of each patient per day was 7/2¼d. Taking the patient-days
34,203 and the staff-days 13,106, or a total of 47,309, the average
cost of food works out at l/0¾d. per person per day.