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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 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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The following Table shows the number of articles owned
by the Borough Council as Nursing Comforts, and also the
number of patients who have been granted the use of these
articles.
| Articles. | Quantity owned by the Borough Council. | Number of Patients to whom Loaned. | Number still on Loan. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Rests | 9 | 18 | 7 |
| Rubber Rings | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Air Rings | 5 | 12 | 3 |
| Rubber Hot-Water Bottles | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Bed Pans | 6 | 11 | 4 |
| Ice Bags | 4 | 1 | — |
| Air or Water Bed | 2 | 1 | — |
| Inhalers | 20 | — | — |
| Air Cushion | 1 | — | — |
| Aluminium Hot-Water Bottles | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Bronchitis Kettles | 6 | 1 | — |
| Feeding Cups | 6 | 2 | — |
| Bed Sheets | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Water or Air Cushions | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| carap Bed | 1 | — | 1 |
| Iron Bedsteads with Mattress | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| Urinals | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Invalid Chairs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bed Cradles | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Throat Spray | 1 | 1 | - |
Repairs to Surgical Appliances.
During the year three 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. Other cases
or those requiring new appliances were referred to one of
the voluntary associations.