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Surbiton 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]

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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.
On the 28th July, 1936. the new Surbiton
Hospital, constructed at a cost of £60,000, was
opened by H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester.