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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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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The following table summarises arrangements made during the year (figures for 1969 are in brackets).
| TYPE OF CASE | ADMITTED TO THE HOMES in 1970 |
|---|---|
| Expectant Mothers | 2 (3) |
| * Other Adults | 111 (59) |
| School Children (unaccompanied) | 293 (185) |
| Children under school age (accompanied) | 10 (21) |
| TOTAL FOR THE YEAR: | 416 (327) |
* There were no tuberculous or psychiatric patients admitted for recuperative
holidays in 1970.
LOAN OF HOME NURSING EQUIPMENT - 1970
Figures for 1969 are in brackets:
Commodes 286 (300)
Wheelchairs 81 (180)
Tripod Sticks 19 (10)
Fracture Boards 11 (16)
Penryn Hoists 15 (20)
Hydraulic Hoists 8 (6)
Walking Aids 85 (50)
Incontinence Pads
& Parts -
Deliveries 2,000 (1800)
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