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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
Islington 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Receipts from the Christmas "Seal Sale" amounted to £281 15s. 11d.
Maintenance Allowances Scheme
Number of patients receiving weekly allowance in last week of year 1946 143
Number of applications brought before Assessment Officer 1,781
Number of new cases 159
Number of renewals on existing orders 1,047
Number of orders adjusted, etc. 362
Number of patients returning to full time work 67
Number of deaths 43
Other"Cease payments" 103
Amount paid out in allowances during the year—£12,395 5s. 2d.
Artificial Pneumothorax.
175 patients received treatment at a total cost of £788 16s. 3d.
Beds and Bedding.
14 patients were provided with beds and bedding on loan.
Dental Treatment.
5 patients received treatment with assistance under the Council's scheme.