[Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Eccles Borough.

  • Eccles (Greater Manchester, England). Borough Council.
Date:
1925
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Credit: [Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Eccles Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    if a npw hospital is huilt adequate provision will he made for the treatment of these diseases. They are rmually regarded as minor ailments of childhood, yet during the period of 11 years from, 1914 to 1925, 108 deaths were due to Measles and 93 to Whooping Cough, while during the same period the total number of deaths from Small Pox, Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria and Enteric Fever combined was 88. There is no institutional provision for unmarried mothers, illegitimate infants and homeless children ))eyond that provided by the Rarton-upon-lrwell Poor Law Authority at their institution in Green Lane, Patricroft. Ambulances for the removal of cases of infectious diseases to Ladywell Sanatorium are provided by the Salford Corporation. Two motor ambulances for the removal of non-infectious and accid('nt cases are ke])t at the Fire Station and maintained and staff'ul by members of the Fire Brigade. Each ambulance contains two stretchers and the necessary equipment for first aid. During the year 381 calls were received, 127 for accidents and 254 for cases of non-infectious illness, of which 32 were from districts outside the Borough. CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES. Name and Situation. (a) Maternity and Child Welfare Centre, Green Lane. Patricroft. Clinics Held. Infant consultations Monday Tuesday 2—5 p.m. Wednesday Thiirsday By Whom, Provided. Eccles Corporation. Ante Natal Meeting. Friday 2-30—4-30. (1)) School Clinic, Trwell Place, Eccles. (1) Minor Ailment Clinic. Daily 9 a.m.—12-30 p.m. (2) Dental Clinic. Eccles Monday to Friday, 9-30 a.m.—12 noon. Education (3) Inspection Clinic. Thursday 9-30—12-30. Committee. (4) Ophthalmic Clinic. Alternate Tuesdays, 10 a.m.—-1 p.m.