London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Kingston upon Thames 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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CREMATIONS
The medical officer of health, deputy medical officer of health
and a senior medical officer are recognised by the Home Office and act
as medical referees to the borough crematorium in Kingston.
During the year there were 1,464 cremations. None was rejected
although queries were raised on various points in several cases. In one
cage the medical referee was unable to obtain the required medical
certificate and the matter was referred to H.M. Coroner who issued the
necessary clearance certificate.
MORTUARY SERVICES
These have been arranged jointly with Kingston Hospital.
ADULT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
210 candidates for appointment to the Council's staff were
examined as to their fitness for employment. An additional 415 were
accepted on completion of a medical history form, without actual examination.
166 newly appointed teachers and candidates for admission to
teachers training colleges were medically examined as required by the
Department of Education and Science. 263 teachers were considered fit
upon completion of a medical history form.
HOSPITAL SERVICES
The borough is well served by hospital services and the following hospitals are situated within the borough boundaries:
| Hospital | Services Available |
|---|---|
| Royal Eye Hospital, Upper Brighton Road, Surbiton | Ophthalmic, Refraction sessions |
| Kingston Hospital, Wolverton Avenue, Kingston upon Thames | Medical, Surgical, Fracture, Paediatric, Gynaecology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Maternity, Orthopaedic, Psychiatric, Adolescent, Orthodontic, Rheumatology, Diabetic, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Chest Diseases, Oral Surgery |