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Richmond upon Thames 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Mortuary. This is provided and maintained by Richmond
Borough Council on a site close to the Petty Sessions Court. It is
well equipped with two post-mortem examination tables. All such
examinations required within the boroughs of Richmond and Barnes
are carried out here and Barnes Borough Council make an annual
payment for this service.
Nursing Homes.
The following private Nursing Homes are registered by the Surrey
County Council:—
The Misses E. Town and D. Smith, 9, Townshend Road.
Tyneham House Nursing Home, 108, Church Road.
Tuqvor House Nursing Home, 18, Mortlake Road, Kew.
(c) Services Provided by the Surrey Executive Council.
Under Part IV of the National Health Service Act 1946, the
Surrey Executive Council has the responsibility of providing General
Medical and Dental Services, Pharmaceutical Services, and Supplementary
Ophthalmic Services.
Twenty-two doctors living within the Borough have undertaken
to provide General Medical Services. Many of these have also undertaken
to provide Maternity Medical Services. A list of doctors taking
part is available at the Main Post Office, Public Library and Public
Health Department.
The offices of the Council are situated at 187, Ewell Road, Surbiton