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Southall-Norwood 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]
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Laboratory Work.
The laboratory work for the hospital continues to be done by the Twister
Institute of Preventive Medicine. During the year the following examinations
were performed:—
Table No. 59.
| Swabs for diphtheria bacilli | 695 |
| Swabs for virulence tests for diphtheria | 6 |
| Haemolytic streptococci | 46 |
| Film for gonococci | 1 |
| Permanent. | Temporary. | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of staff off duty for 24 hours or more | 2 | 1 |
| Total number of days off duty | 63 | 160 |
| Causal conditions— | ||
| Scarlet fever | — | — |
| Diphtheria | 52 | — |
| Other | 11 | 160 |
Costs.
The following particulars, kindly supplied by Mr. W. Hadyn Perkins
he Treasurer, show the expenditure in connection with the isolation hospital
or the year ended 31st March, 1937:—
£
Salaries and wages 1439
Superannuation and National Insurance
contributions 203
Repairs and maintenance of buildings and
plant and upkeep of grounds 160
Heating, lighting, cleaning and water 675
Rates and insurance 247
Furniture, fittings, equipment and uniforms 90
Bacteriological examinations 100
Medical requisites and instruments 245
Printing, stationery, postages and telephones 66
Provisions 602
Ambulance 51
Other expenditure 196
Total £4074
I am, your Worship, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
E. H. R. SMITHARD,
Medical Officer of Health.
Manor House,
Southall.
May, 1937.
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