[Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Salisbury R.D.C.

  • Salisbury (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1925
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Credit: [Report 1925] / Medical Officer of Health, Salisbury R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Ages of cases of Tuberculosis notified during the year. Under 15 years 15 to 20 20 to 25 25 to 35 35 to 45 45 to 65 3 1 3 9 — 2 The notification of Tuberculosis is fairly efficient, largely due to the systematic action of the County Tuberculosis Officers. Cases occurring are notified to the County Tuberculosis Officer, under whose direction suitable treatment is carried out, in conjunction with the patient’s medical attendant. In cases where a death has occurred from Tuberculosis, the room, etc., occupied by the patient is disinfected. Nursing5. Provision for District Nursing is available throughout the District with the exception of Stratford-sub-Castle. This is conducted through the district Nursing Associations, which are affiliated with the Wilts County Nursing Association. They are supported by voluntary contributions and aided by grants from the Salisbury Board of Guardians. The amount contributed by the Guardians to the cliffierent districts was <£35 Os. Od. Midwives. These are under County Council control, many of the District Nurses are also mid wives, and the greater part of the mid¬ wifery in the district is undertaken by them. There are nine mid¬ wives in the District. Clinics and Treatment Centres. There are no Maternity and Child Welfare Centres, School Clinics or Day Nurseries in the District, with the exception of Downton, where there is a Welfare Centre which is open once a fortnight. Anti-natal treatment is now available at the Salisbury Infirmary. Tuberculosis Centre. The Salisbury Centre, controlled by the County Council, is available for the District. Venereal Diseases. There is a department at the Salisbury General Infirmary, which is subsidised by the Ministry of Health through the County Council, especially for the treatment of these diseases, and is available at all times for residents in the District.