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
Holborn 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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Number on visiting list 348
Number known to be active or members of Clubs 382
Visited by other organisations 172
Total number registered 902
Old people who are fit and well are visited once a year to maintain contact and check
the accuracy of the register. Less able people are visited quarterly or monthly. When
special difficulties arise more frequent visits are needed. During the year 1,218 home
visits were made by the Social Workers, and 692 other visits or interviews on behalf of old
people occurred.
As a result of their visits during the year the Social Workers arranged for the following services to be provided for old people in the Borough.
| Meals-on-Wheels and Luncheon Club | 52 | Home Library Service | |
| Home Help | 58 | Bathing | 12 |
| National Assistance | 19 | Holidays | 56 |
| Chiropody | Other Services— | ||
| Incontinent Laundry Service | 10 | radio, meter lowering, clothing &c. | |
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