London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Greenwich 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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| Treatment | At Patients' Homes | Elsewhere (e.g. Nurses' Homes) | Total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injections only | 19,075 | 783 | 19,858 | 9.5 |
| Injections plus other treatment | 28,229 | 460 | 28,689 | 13.7 |
| Other Treatment only | 159,230 | 1,237 | 160,467 | 76.8 |
| TOTALS | 206,534 | 2,480 | 209,014 | 100.0 |
| Age Group | No. of Patients | % |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 4 years | 79 | 1.4 |
| 5 to 64 years | 2,637 | 47.9 |
| 65 years and over | 2,791 | 50.7 |
| Total | 5,507 | 100.0 |
| District Nurses—Full-time equivalent | 68.19 | |
Recruitment
Recruitment improved over the year and, as well as trained staff,
one full-time and three part-time auxiliary workers were employed,
a factor which has materially assisted in the bathing of the frail
elderly and in adding generally to their well-being.
With improved staff recruitment patients have (been assured
of an even better service and the nursing personnel have had the
satisfaction of being able to provide more skilled care and
attention.
Marie Curie Day and Night Nursing Service
Duties undertaken in the Borough by this organisation involved
the services of a night nurse for 25 patients, while a further 124
received financial assistance.
Woolwich and Plumstead Relief in Sickness Fund
In accordance with this scheme 26 patients were assisted with
travelling and holidays and 1,200 received financial help and
assistance in the provision of linen, clothing, toilet necessities,
special equipment, extra nourishment and fuel, etc.