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Fulham 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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HOSPITALS.
(a) GENERAL: There are no voluntary general hospitals in the borough, the needs
of the district in this respect being fully met by Fulham Hospital, which is under the control of the
London County Council Public Health Committee and has 555 beds (410 for medical, 64 for
surgical, 12 for maternity, 10 for V.D., 19 for isolation, 14 for psychiatric, 22 for tuberculosis
cases and 4 for sick members of the staff). Of these beds, 73 are reserved for children.
(b) CHILDREN AND INFANTS: The Fulham Babies' Hospital is controlled by a
voluntary committee, an annual grant being made by the Borough Council, who also provide
the medical staff. It contains 21 beds and during the year admitted 121 patients, the average
daily number of beds occupied being 12.9. This hospital works in the closest co-operation with
the child welfare service and renders particularly valuable services in dealing with cases of
difficult nutrition.
(c) INFECTIOUS DISEASES: There is one hospital for infectious diseases in the
borough, the Western Hospital, Seagrave Road, which is under the control of the London
County Council and contains 479 beds.
HEALTH PROPAGANDA.
During the early part of the year a series of five lectures, all illustrated with films was given at the Central Library:—
| Date. | Title of Lecture. | Lecturer. |
|---|---|---|
| February 17th | Prevention of Diphtheria. | Dr. Scott. |
| March 2nd | A Housing Evil—the Bed Bug. | Dr. Scott. |
| March 16th | Social Hygiene (for Men). | Dr. Scott. |
| April 6th | Tuberculosis and its Prevention. | Dr. Bennett. |
| April 20th | Social Hygiene (for Women). | Dr. N. Dancy. |
In addition three lectures on Diphtheria, all illustrated with the film "The Empty Bed,"
were given at various halls in the Borough: —
March 23rd at St. James' Church Hall.
November 12th at Princess Beatrice Social Centre.
December 17th at Bishop Creighton House.