London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Equipment Number Loaned
1968 1967
Eating Aids
Cutlery 13 4
Food Guards 3 1
Hoists
Easi-Carri 13 9
Zimmer Patient Lifter 2 1
Lifting Poles, Handles and Chains
Handy Spring Pole — 2
Lifter-Penryn 21 27
Mattresses
Dunlopillo 28 17
Easi-nurse 2 1
Hair 11 15
P.C.P 9 3
Premature Baby Scales 5 7
Toilet Aids
Raised Toilet Seats 41 41
Toilet Aid (Easi-fit) 6 12
Toilet Aid (Zimmer) 23 6
Toilet Air Rings 4 1
Walking Aids
Elbow Crutches 17 10
Quadruped Aid 2 3
Tripod Aid 32 31
Walking Frames 164 150
Walking Sticks 71 50
Wheelchairs
Indoor 52 59
Outdoor 168 162
Total Issues 2,821 2,434