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 Mitcham]
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Scabies Clinic
A Clinic for the diagnosis of this condition is held by the
Medical Officer of Health at Mitcham Court every morning,
Tuberculosis Clinic
The Surrey County Council is the authority responsible for
diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. Dispensaries are held
at the St. Helier County Hospital as follows:—
Every Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Every Thursday at 1.30 p.m.
Fourth Thursday at 5.30 p.m.
Venereal Diseases Clinics
The Surrey County Council is the responsible authority for
venereal diseases in this area and is a member of the London
and Home Counties Scheme. The arrangements provide for the
free diagnosis and treatment of these diseases at the Croydon
General Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, East
Surrey Hospital, Redhill, and at hospitals under the London
and Home Counties Scheme.
Disinfection
The disinfection of houses is undertaken by the Council.
Disinfection of bedding, etc.. is done by the Wandle Valley
Isolation Hospital.
Charges are made for disinfection which is not in the
interests of the public health.