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The number of cases who require a visit by two nurses Is increasing.
More bedridden patients require a daily visit by two nurses and increasing use is made of hydraulic
hoists for this class of patient. The department now has two such hoists which are invaluable for
lifting the heavy patient and in sodoing help to obviate the risk of "slipped disc" in nurses and relatives.
During the year it has been necessary to borrow additional hoists from the Welfare Department.
The treatment of cases during the year may be classified as follows:-
Injections 879
General nursing care 503
Blanket baths 458
Enemas 171
Dressings 418
Preparation for diagnostic investigation 125
Pessaries changed 38
Wash-outs, douches, etc. 131
Other treatments 297

Cases attended during the year were referred from the following sources:-
General Practitioners 1592
Hospitals 911
Chest Physicians 11
Public Health Department 12
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The following table shows the work of the home nurses during the year-
New cases attended 2030
Number of cases on register at end of year 786
Number of visits made 82129
Incontinence Pads Service
Incontinence pads are provided free of charge to all patients in the 3orough requiring them in
accordance with the suggestions in Circular 14/63.
They are stored at three centres, namely:-
357 High Road, Tottenham, N.15
Weston Park Clinic, Hornsey, N.8.
White Hart Lane Clinic, Wood Green, N.22.
and on receipt of a note from either doctor or nurse packets of twelve are issued. During the year 129
patients were supplied.
Arrangements for disposal of soiled pads are not as yet ideal, as they are wrapped and placed in a
dustbin or burnt. It is hoped to provide a collection service at a later date.
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