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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
Ilford 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Admission of Cases from Barking.—The arrangement entered into with
Barking Corporation for the reception of cases of infectious disease occurring
in that area, as far as accommodation permitted, continued during the year.
During 1947 the number of cases admitted was 121. Payment was at the
agreed rate of 12s. 6d. per day, up to 31st May and £1 per day from 1st June
plus a charge of 2s. per mile for use of ambulance.
Reciprocal Arrangements—Waltham Joint Hospital Board.—The arrangements
made in 1938 continued during the year, although it was not necessary
to use them. The agreed charge for maintenance was 12s. 6d. per day from
1st January to 31st May and £1 per day from 1st June.
Oxygen Tents.—During 1947 oxygen tents were used on 26 occasions with
very satisfactory results. The charge for the use of a tent is 15s. per day.