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LABORATORY. Most of the bacteriological work is done in the laboratory
of the National Public Health Laboratory Service. The 'number of specimens
examined during 1964 was 277. The number of specimens Sent to the laboratory
is governed largely by the incidence of gastro-intestinal illnesses.
POOD POISONING. During 1964 notifications of the occurrence of food
poisoning in 10 persons were received, but after investigation only 8 were
accepted as food poisoning. In two cases the infecting organisms were isolated.
No death was associated with food poisoning. During the year salmonella infection,
not food borne, was found in 2 persons.
In October notice was received of an outbreak of suspected food poisoning
at a local factory. Investigation showed that 61 persons had been affected and
that the organism concerned was Clostridium welchii. The evidence pointed to
stewed beef as the vehicle of infection.
HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHER AUTHORITIES.
NORTH-WEST METROPOLITAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL BOARD. Two general hospitals
(West Middlesex, 1,150 beds and Hounslow, 81 beds) and one fever hospital (South
Middlesex, 140 beds) are situated in the Borough. Part of the accommodation in
the fever hospital is used for other cases. The West Middlesex and South
Middlesex Hospitals are controlled by the South West Middlesex Hospital Management
Committee while Hounslow Hospital and the Chest Clinic are the responsibility
of the Staines Group Hospital Management Committee. The Regional Hospital Board
provides the specialist services of the hospitals and for domiciliary consultations.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY COUNCIL - HEALTH DEPARTMENT. The County Council is the
Local Health Authority under the National Health Service Act, 1946. The following
services are provided in the Borough :-
(a) Ante-natal and post-natal clinics Monday morning and Thursday
92 Bath Road, Hounslow. afternoon
Busch Corner, Isleworth Tuesday afternoon
New Heston Road Thursday afternoon
(b) Infant Welfare Clinics Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
92 Bath Road, Hounslow and Friday afternoons.
Busch Corner, Isleworth Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
New Heston Road Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons
Cranford (Holy Angel's Church
Hall, Bath Road) Friday afternoon
(c) Immunisation and vaccination clinics
92 Bath Road, Hounslow )
Busch Corner, Isleworth ) By appointment
New Heston Road )
(d) Artificial Sunlight Clinics (winter months)
92, Bath Road, Hounslow Tuesday and Friday afternoon
Busch Corner, Isleworth Tuesday and Friday afternoon
(e) Dental Clinics
92, Bath Road, Hounslow ) Monday to Friday daily and
Busch Corner, Isleworth ) Saturday Mornings.
(f) Day Nurseries Approved Accommodation
Nantly House, Lampton Road 54 children
This day nursery admits children 0-5 years and a charge is made for
the care of the children.
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