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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Surbiton 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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34
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH
SERVICES IN THE AREA.
Hospitals.
1. Fever.
The Hospital provided for the isolation of cases
of infectious diseases is under the management of
a joint Hospital Board appointed by the Borough
Councils of Surbiton and Maiden and the Urban
District Council of Esher.
The total accommodation of the Hospital is
110 beds.
2. Small-pox.
The Small-pox Hospital, situated at Clandon,
is controlled by the Surrey County Council, and is
subsidised by the Borough Council.
3. Tuberculosis.
Cases are admitted into sanatoria through the
Surrey County Council.
4. Maternity.
Provision is made for these cases at Surbiton
Hospital, the Kingston and District Hospital and at
homes controlled by the Surrey County Council.
5. Children.
Provision is made for these cases at the Surbiton
Hospital and the Kingston and District
Hospital.
6. Other.
The Surbiton Hospital which is supported by
voluntary contributions.