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 the usual Whist Drives and Billiard Handicaps
took place, winning competitors receiving prizes. The
monthly Concerts were again greatly appreciated by the patients
and Staff.
Nursing Staff.
Seven Nurses passed the final examination for the Certificate
of the Tuberculosis Association during the past twelve months,
five being from Dagenham and two from Langdon Hill Sanatoria.
Also four were successful in passing Part 1, two from the former
and two from the latter Institution.
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.
15 Probationers.
Domestic—
30 (including 6 laundry-maids and 1 sewing maid).
Males—
1 Caretaker.
1 Fitter.
1 Handyman.
1 Stoker.
1 Gardener.
4 Porters.
1 Night Watchman.
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