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Kingston upon Thames 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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(d) Clinics and Treatment Centres as at 31st December, 1948.
| Clinic or Dispensary | Where Held | When Held |
|---|---|---|
| Day Nursery No. 3. | 'Kilnwood', 213, Richmond Road, Kingston. | For admission apply to Medical Officer of Health. |
| Day Nursery No. 5. | 53/55, Canbury Park Road , Kingston . | - do - |
| Day Nursery No. 6. | Messrs. Bental 1s, Clarence Street, Kingston. | Apply Staff Controller, Messrs. Bental 1s . |
| Kingston Nursing Association. (Vol. Committee) | 33, Birkenhead Avenue, Kingston . | Apply to Superintendent for District Nurses. |
(e) Hospitals .
(1) Infectious Diseases. Up to 5th July, 1948, an
arrangement existed with the Wimbledon Corporation whereby
cases were admitted to the Wimbledon Isolation Hospital, and
payment was made by the Kingston Corporation for the maintenance
of patients. Owing to staffing difficulties and
the need for conservation of accommodation, it was necessary
to send patients to other hospitals. During the year 37 cases
were sent to hospital for treatment or diagnosis, as follows
To Wimbledon Isolation Hospital 27
To Tolworth Isolation Hospital 7
To Goldie Leigh Hospital 1
To Barnes Isolation Hospital 1
To Western Hospi tal 1
(2) Smallpox. The Surrey Smallpox Hospital, East
Clandon (Surrey County Council).
(3) Other. General Hospitals situated in t he Borou
available for the District ares-
The Kingston County Hospital (Surrey County Council).
The Kingston Victoria Hospital, supported by voluntary
contributions.