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D—In duty hours. O—Out of duty hours.
Displays—Four requests for displays were received, all on the
subject of Home Safety. Response was good and many leaflets
distributed.
Home Safety Training Courses—Two courses were given, both
in connection with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. At
the conclusion of the courses, examinations were held and all
candidates reached pass standards.
Requests for Leaflets—A number of requests for leaflets on a
variety of subjects were received.
B.—Other Activities
Artificial Respiration—There is a need for more informed
knowledge of the expired air method of resuscitation. As accidents increase, on holiday, in the home, on the road, there is
bound to be an increase in the number of occasions in which a
victim's life may be saved by one of the by-standers having a
knowledge of this simple method of resuscitation.
Public Lectures/Demonstrations—A series of public lectures
and demonstrations were held at 8 centres in the Borough during
the month of July. A qualified lecturer gave a talk on the factors
involved in cessation of breathing and illustrated common incidents
where this was likely to happen. This was followed by
demonstrations of the Holger-Neilsen method of resuscitation and
the expired air method using a "resusci-anne" demonstration
model. Public participation followed.
The series was reasonably well attended and thanks are due
to the Baths Department for provision of demonstrators and the
"resusci-anne" model.