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Lambeth 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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SECTION C
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA
Ca r e of the Aged
The appointment of the additional Visitor approved by the Council in 1962
was made in March 1963.
The work continued to expand and the number of visits made by the two
visitors increased by 317.
During the year 584 new cases were brought to the notice of the Public
Health Department, an increase of 31 over the number of new cases for 1962.
The age groups into which these new cases were divided were as follows:-
| Male | Female | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60-69 years | 35 | 72 | 107 |
| 70-74 years | 32 | 67 | 99 |
| 75-79 years | 43 | 79 | 122 |
| 80-84 years | 35 | 108 | 143 |
| 85-89 years | 28 | 63 | 91 |
| 90-94 years | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 95 years and over | - | 3 | 3 |
| 181 | 403 | 584 |
The total number of visits made during the year was 3,817.
The number of old people persuaded to enter hospitals and institutions
voluntarily was 245. It was not found necessary to use powers under the
National Assistance Act 1948 or the National Assistance (Amendment) Act
1951. The fact that compulsory powers of removal were not used is due to the
good work done by the two lady visitors and credit is due to them.
In addition a total of 540 persons received help in some form or another, and
in 2 instances help wa s refused.
The number of cases on the register, including those from previous years is
2,563.