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 West Ham]
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Entertainment.
During the year there were four Concert Parties at the Sanatorium
during the winter months. Whist Drives, which are most
popular, were arranged almost every month, and BTiliard Handicaps
were continuous, except during the very warm weather.
Doctor Constance Steele resigned in April, and Doctor
Dorothy Keats was appointed Resident Assistant Medical Officer.
Miss E. Jones, who has been Matron at this Institution ince
it opened, resigned also in April, and Miss M. Duguid, the Senior
Sister, was appointed to fill the vacancy.
Staff.
Medical—
Medical Superintendent.
Assistant Medical Officer.
Office—
Assistant Steward.
Nursing—
Matron.
Assistant Matron and Sister Tutor.
3 Sisters (one night).
1 Nurse-Housekeeper.
6 Assistant Nurses.
12 Probationers.
Domestic—
'28 (including 6 laundry-maids and 1 sewing maid).
Males—
1 Caretaker.
1 Handyman.
1 Stoker.
1 Gardener.
4 Porters.
1 Night Watchman.
LANCDON HILLS SANATORIUM FOR CHILDREN.
At the end of 1927 the number of patients remaining under
treatment were :—
Males 4
Females 12—16
The total admissions during 1928 were :—
Males 36
Females 31—67
The number of deaths were :—
Males 1
Females 1—2
Discharges during the year totalled :—
Males 19
Females 22—41
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