[Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, Whitley Bay Borough.

  • Whitley Bay (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1963
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Credit: [Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, Whitley Bay Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    HEALTH SERVICES IN THE AREA 1. Infectious Diseases The Newcastle Regional Hospital Board administers the Clinics, Hospitals and Sanatoria dealing with treatment necessary for Tuberculosis cases under the National Health Service Act 1946. Other infectious diseases which require hospitalisation are treated at Moor Park Hospital, North Shields, and Walkergate Hospital, Newcastle on Tyne. 2. Medical and Surgical Cases These are mostly treated in Hospitals and Infirmaries under the jurisdiction of the Newcastle Group Hospital Board and the South East Northumberland Hospital Management Committee. Child and Maternity Welfare These services and the Clinics connected with them are administered by the Northumberland County Council* 4* Home Nursing This service is also controlled by the County Council. 5 o Ambulance Service This is a Radio controlled service administered by the County Council. The Ambulance Depot is at Hill Heads and gives a 24 hour daily service. 6. First Aid A fully equipped Station, manned by qualified personnel, is operated by the Borough on the Central Lower Promenade and it is of great service to visitors and residents during the busy season. The personnel consists of one full time Nurse, and volunteer members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. 897 cases were dealt with during the season, including 402 cases of injury caused by broken glass. 56 of these cases were sent to hospital for treatment.
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