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Mitcham 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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The following are the two nursing association for year ended December 31st, 1947:-
| No. of Nurses | No. of patients visited during 1947 | No. of visits paid during 1947 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Barnabas | 2* | 141 | 3,824 |
| Mitcham D.N. Association- | 4* | 622 | 13,373 |
| Totals | 763 | 17,179 | |
| *One part time. | |||
HOSPITALS
For General Cases.—The Wilson Hospital, which is a Voluntary
Hospital situated within the district, receives accident and
general cases. Other voluntary general hospitals available for
the district are the Nelson Hospital (Merton), the Croydon
General Hospital, and the South London Hospital for Women
(Clapham). The large London hospitals are also within easy
reach of the district. The Surrey County Council are the local
hospital authority and the County Council hospitals provide
hospital accommodation for Mitcham patients.
For Infectious Diseases.—The Council is one of the constituent
authorities forming the Wandle Valley Joint Hospital
Board, and cases of infectious disease from this area are treated
at their hospital situated at Beddington Corner, Mitcham
Junction.
For Small Pox Cases.—By an arrangement with the Surrey
County Council cases of small pox are admitted to the Small Pox
Hospital, Clandon.
For Maternity Cases.—Cases requiring hospital treatment are
admitted to the Surrey County Hospitals or the London Voluntary
Hospitals.
DOMICILIARY MIDWIFERY
Six municipal midwives have been appointed for this
Borough, the Borough Council acting as agents for the Surrey
County Council, who are the local supervising authority.
WOODLANDS MATERNITY HOME
The Borough Maternity Home has accommodation for 15
cases. All patients must be Mitcham residents, and those who
wish may book their own medical attendant for the confinement.