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 Leyton]
This page requires JavaScript
37
most satisfactory manner, and their devotion and kindness to the
patients have been the subject of many gratefully couched letters.
STATISTICAL RETURNS:-
Admissions:—
Male. | Female. | Under 1 year. | 1 and under 5. | 5 and under 15. | 15 and under 25. | 25 and upwards. | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diphtheria | 135 | 129 | 2 | 58 | 138 | 35 | 31 |
Scarlet Fever | 73 | 82 | 1 | 39 | 93 | 19 | 3 |
Totals | 208 | 211 | 3 | 97 | 231 | 54 | 34 |
The estimated amount of money expended on the hospital during the financial year ending 31st March, 1926, is £5,996, divisible into the following items:—
£ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buildings: Repairs and Maintenance | 463 | 0 | 0 | |||
Furniture and Repairs | 88 | 0 | 0 | |||
Bedding, Linen, etc. | 57 | 0 | 0 | |||
608 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Domestic Utensils | 32 | 0 | 0 | |||
Fuel, Light, Water and Cleaning | 661 | 0 | 0 | |||
Rates and Insurance | 250 | 0 | 0 | 693 | 0 | 0 |
Printing, Stationery, etc. | 19 | 0 | 0 | |||
Medicines, Drugs and Surgical Appliances | 191 | 0 | 0 | |||
Provisions | 1,434 | 0 | 0 | |||
Ambulance: Horsing and Repairs | 79 | 0 | 0 | |||
Uniforms and Dresses | 87 | 0 | 0 | |||
Salaries, Wages and Allowances | 2,430 | 0 | 0 | |||
Contributions to Other Authorities | 38 | 0 | 0 | 4,528 | 0 | 0 |
Loans—Repayment of Principal and Interest | 167 | 0 | 0 | |||
£5,996 | 0 | 0 |