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Mitcham 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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NURSING IN THE HOME There are two nursing associations in the Borough. The following are the returns from each association for year ended December 31st, 1948:—
| No. of Nurses | No. of patients visited during 1948 | No. of visits paid during 1948 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Barnabas | 2* | 84 | 1,680‡ |
| Mitcham D.N. Association | 7† | 424 | 16,279 |
| Totals | 508 | 17,959 | |
| * One part time. † Three part time. ‡Up to 5.7.48. | |||
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 Tnfectious 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.