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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 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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| Equipment | Number Loaned | |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 1965 | |
| *Combs (Long-Handled) | 1 | |
| Fireguards | 34 | 33 |
| *Pick-Up Sticks | 11 | |
| *Shoehorn (Long-Handled) | 3 | |
| *Stocking Aids | 6 | |
| *Tap Turners | 3 | |
| *Tin Openers (Wall Type) | 2 | |
| *Trolleys | 4 | |
| *Food Guards | 1 | |
| Easi-Carri | 2 | 13 |
| Penryn | 15 | 10 |
| Dunlopillo | 14 | 23 |
| Hair | 9 | |
| P.C.P. | 1 | 1 |
| Easi-Nurse | 1 | — |
| 14 | 3 | |
| *Air Rings (Toilet) | 5 | |
| *Raised Toilet Seats | 11 | |
| *Toilet Aids | 6 | |
| Elbow Crutches | 2 | 67 |
| Walking Frames | 109 | |
| Tripod Aids | 19 | |
| Walking Sticks | 18 | |
| 57 | 41 | |
| Total issues | 1,336 | 894 |
* Equipment newly available on loan.
Excluding the 176 issues of newly available equipment in 1966,
a total of 1,160 items were loaned during the year compared with
894 during 1965. This represents an increase of very nearly 30% and
it is anticipated that the demand will continue to increase.
Holidays
Summer holidays are arranged for all categories of handicapped
persons, either directly or in conjunction with voluntary organisations
or by assisting with holidays privately arranged by the persons
concerned.