Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The question of staffing, both nursing and domestic, gave rise
to continuing anxiety during the year and the position in 1947
continues to be very unsatisfactory, especially in regard to the
recruitment of probationers. No real solution of the difficulty
appears possible until conditions in regard to salary and hours are
made comparable with those in industry and commerce.
In an attempt to encourage the recruitment of probationers an
attractive illustrated brochure entitled "The Story of a Nurse"
was produced by the Public Relations Department in conjunction
with the Matron. In addition and to improve amenities for both
patients and staff a new wireless installation was provided at a
cost of £300.
Training.—During 1946, eight probationers passed the final
examination for the Fever Nursing Certificate of the General
Nursing Council.
The examination fees of probationers are paid by the Council.
CLINICAL REPORT
Dr. M. Hamilton, Resident Medical Officer, reports as
follows:—
AGE AND SEX OF PATIENTS ADMITTED DURING 1946
Under 5 years. | 5-10 years. | 10-15 years. | Over 15 years. | Total. | Grand Total. | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
m. | f. | m. | f. | m. | f. | m. | f. | m. | f. | ||
Scarlet Fever | 28 | 25 | 43 | 42 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 92 | 89 | 181 |
Diphtheria | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 22 | 22 | 44 |
Measles | 24 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 30 | 10 | 40 |
Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Whooping Cough | 11 | 19 | 4 | 3 | - | — | — | — | 15 | 22 | 37 |
Dysentery | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 20 |
Phthisis | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | 34 | 34 |
Other Diseases | 26 | 20 | 12 | If) | 6 | 6 | 20 | 22 | 64 | 58 | 122 |
Staff | — | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | — | 10 | 10 |
Totals | 108 | 81 | 75 | 70 | 25 | 22 | 33 | 79 | 241 | 251 | 492 |