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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
Hammersmith 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Nursing Comforts.
| Articles. | Quantity owned by the Borough Council. | Number of Patients to whom Loaned. | Number still on Loan. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Rests | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Rubber Rings | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Air Rings | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Rubber Hot-Water Bottles | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Bed Pans | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Ice Bags | 4 | 1 | — |
| Air or Water Bed | 1 | 1 | — |
| Inhalers | 6 | — | — |
| Air Cushion | 1 | — | — |
| Aluminium Hot-Water Bottles | 6 | — | — |
| Bronchitis Kettles | 6 | — | — |
| Feeding Cups | 6 | — | — |
| Bed Sheets | 2 | — | — |
| Water Cushion | 1 | — | — |
Repairs to Surgical Appliances.
During the year four repairs were carried out to surgical
appliances for necessitous patients.
These repairs were arranged by the Dispensary and financial
assistance was given from the Nursing Comforts Fund
at the recommendation of the Tuberculosis After-Care Committee.
In some cases the patients were able to pay for these
necessary alterations themselves, but were advised by the
Tuberculosis Officer and arrangements made by him to the
manufacturers as to the special requirements.
Report on Tuberculosis Work at the Hospital.
During the year all Tuberculosis cases were transferred
from the Hammersmith Hospital to St. Charles Hospital in
the Borough of Kensington.
Two wards, G.3 and H.3, have been allocated for the
reception of male cases and Ward B.3 for female cases.
These wards are used for Hammersmith patients and for
those recommended from other Metropolitan Boroughs.