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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
West Ham 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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The following table shews the comparison of rainfall for the past three years:—
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | .77 | .90 | 1.04 | .51 | 1.53 | 2.16 | 1.30 | .28 | 1.87 | .96 | .72 | .33 |
| 1934 | .97 | .05 | 1.76 | 1.34 | .44 | 1.14 | 1.03 | 1.79 | .91 | 1.05 | 1.53 | 3.18 |
| 1935 | .65 | 1.44 | 33 | 2.20 | 1.07 | 1.81 | .61 | 1.85 | 2.11 | 1.63 | 2.50 | 1.60 |
| Medical. | Medical Superintendent. |
| Assistant Medical Officer. | |
| Administration. | Steward. |
| Steward's Clerk. | |
| Nursing. | Matron. |
| Assistant Matron and Sister Tutor. | |
| 3 Sisters (One Night). | |
| 1 Nurse-Housekeeper. | |
| 2 Staff Nurses. | |
| 4 Assistant Nurses. | |
| 15 Probationers. | |
| Domestic. | 31 (including 6 laundry-maids, sewing maid, and Lodge Attendant). |
| Male. | 1 Caretaker. |
| 1 Engineer. | |
| 1 Handyman. | |
| 1 Stoker. | |
| 1 Gardener. | |
| 4 Porters. | |
| 1 Night Watchman. |
121
Entertainment.
The usual practice of having Whist Drives and Concerts
during the year was continued. These events are looked forward
to, and proved to be a striking success, both from the point of view
of patients and Staff.
Nursing Staff.
Two Nurses passed the final examination for the Certificate
of the Tuberculosis Association during the past twelve months,
and one was successful in passing Part 1.