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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 1916
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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10. The building of a sanitary annexe on the East side,
so as to provide for W.C., sluice closet, two lavatory
basins, a linen store with fire place, bathroom,
and food pantry on the East side.
11. The extension of the verandah along the whole of
the East side of the Pavilion.
Nursing Staff.
The Sister and Staff Nurses in these wards would require
to be fully trained general nurses with a mid-wifery
qualification.
Cost.
The following table gives particulars of the cost of maintenance of patients at the Council's Hospital, Dog Lane, during the three years ended March 31st, 1915, with approximations for the year ended 31st March, 1916, and the half-year ended 30th September, 1916.
| Actual Figures. Year ended 31st March. | Approximations. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913. | 1914. | 1915. | Year ended 31st March, 1916. | Halt year ended 30th Sept. 1916. | |
| Average number of beds in occupation daily during year | 64.3 | 78.1 | 96.8 | 82.3 | 63.4 |
| Total expenditure excluding re-pay ment of loans | £9517 | £9866 | £10642 | £11137 | £5320 |
| Cost per annum per occupied bed | £148 | £126 | £110 | £135 | £168 |
| Cost per day per occupied bed | 8/1 | 6/11 | 6/- | 7/5 | 9/2 |