Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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Number on visiting list 380
Number known to be active or members of Clubs 352
Visited by other organisations 162
Total number registered 894
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 2,083 home
visits were made by the Social Workers, and 463 other visits or interviews on behalf of old
people occurred.
SERVICES ARRANGED FOR OLD PEOPLE
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 44 Home Library Service 8
Home Help 50 Bathing 10
National Assistance 12 Holidays 72
Chiropody 66 Other Services—
Incontinent Laundry Service 22 radio, meter lowering, clothing &c. 153
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