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Although each person was assessed to contribute towards the
cost of the work, according to his means, in the majority of cases
little or no charge was made.
Adaptation for Kidney Machine
In March, 1967, the Renal Unit of the Royal Free Hospital
offered to provide one of its patients, a local resident, with a
Dialysis Machine for use at home. However, certain works of
adaptation had first to be carried out at the patient's home to
facilitate the installation and use of the machine. It was necessary
to provide an electric power point, a sink unit with hot and cold
water services and Waste outlets, together with other minor
structural alterations. All the required adaptations were carried
out by the Council under powers contained in Section 28 of the
National Health Service Act, 1948, and the machine was
successfully installed.
Loan of Equipment
The scheme for the loan of nursing and sick-room aids,
including aids and gadgets for handicapped and elderly persons,
continued to expand during the year. Such equipment is provided
on free loan at the request of the Family Doctor, District Nurse,
Medical Social Worker, Health Visitor, Old People's Visitor, etc.
Total issues during the year numbered 2,434 as compared with
1,420 during the Drevious vear which represents an increase of
over 71 per cent.