London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Tottenham 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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A court order was obtained for her removal to hospital where it was found she was suffering
from a chronic condition which could be remedied by surgery.
She was later transferred to a mental hospital, suffering from senile dementia.
National Assistance, Act, 1948, Section 50, Burials
Nine burials were arranged where deaths occurred and suitable arrangements would not
otherwise have been made.
GENERAL
Health Services provided by other Authorities
(a) Hospitals - North-East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board.
The hospitals in the Borough are locally administered by the Tottenham Group Hospital
Management Committee whose offices are at the Prince of Wales's General Hospital.
The Group comprises the undermentioned hospitals:-
| Hospital | Bed Complement | Beds Open | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearstead Memorial Hospital | 38 | 38 | Maternity Hospital |
| Annexe at Hampton Court | 33 | 33 | |
| St. Ann s General Hospital | 706 | 576 | Includes infectious diseases wards and special poliomyelitis unit |
| Prince of Wales's General Hospital | 223 | 215 | |
| Annexe at Nazeing (Princess Louise Convalescent Home) | 20 | 20 | |
| Tottenham Chest Clinic | - | - |
A table giving details of the out-patient clinics provided at the Prince of Wales's General
Hospital is set out on the following page.