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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
Willesden 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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The following Table shows the relative work and cost
involved in the foregoing proposals.
| Proposals relating to ringworm only. | Proposals recommended relating to Ringworm and other conditions occurring amongst school children still requiring treatment. | |
|---|---|---|
| Work to be done | Approx. No. of cases per annum. Ringworm 500 | Approx. No. of cases per annum. |
| Ringworm 500 | ||
| Diseases of the Skin other than Ringworm 1000 | ||
| Diseases of the Nose and Throat 3800 | ||
| Diseases of the Ear 150 | ||
| Malnutrition and Anæmia 900 | ||
| Total 500 | Total 6350 | |
| Staff required | Time of Specialist for 5 half-days of 3 hours each per week at £500 per ann. | 1 Assistant Medical Officer at £400 £500 per annum. |
| 4 Health Visitors each at £108—£138 per annum. | ||
| 1 Third Class Clerk at £80—£120 per annum | ||
| 1 Health Visitor at £108-£138 per annum | Consulting Dermatologist for 3 hours a week for 40 weeks at £126 per annum. | |
| Consultant on Diseases of the Throat, Nose and Ear for 3 hours a week for 40 weeks at £126 per annum. | ||
| Capital Charges | No additional | 6 Hospital beds with necessary equipment for operations, etc. £3000 |
| Equipment of Clinic for Diseases of the Skin other than Ringworm £30 | ||
| Equipment of Clinic for Diseases of the Nose, Throat and Ear £50 | ||
| Linoleum, Blinds, Furniture, Decorating, Plumbing, etc. £80 | ||
| Annual Charges | £608 | Upkeep of Hospital Beds, including repayment of capital charges, etc. £546 |
| Staff £1164 | ||
| Rent of Clinic £50 | ||
| Upkeep of Clinic £100 |
Half of the above charges are repayable by the Board
of Education.