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Lambeth 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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section c
general provision of health services
for the area
Care of the Aged
This work continued to expand and the number of visits made by the two
visitors increased by 1,394.
During the year 769 new cases were brought to the notice of the Public
Health department, an increase of 185 over the number of new cases for 1963.
The age groups into which these new cases were divided were as follows
| Male | Female | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60-69 years | 93 | 154 | |
| 70-74 years | 48 | 95 | 143 |
| 75-79 years | 52 | 122 | 174 |
| 80-84 years | 50 | 108 | 158 |
| 85-89 years | 78 | 104 | |
| 90-94 years | 9 | 24 | 33 |
| 95 years and over | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 247 | 522 | 769 |
The total number of visits made during the year was 5,211.
The number of old people persuaded to enter hospital and insitutions
Voluntarily was 274.
It was not found necessary to use power under National Assistance Act 1948
or the National Assistance (Amendment) Act 1951. Credit is due to the two lady visitors for this
In addition a total of 650 persons received help in some form or another.
The number of cases on the register, including those from previous years is 3,026
Laundry Service for Aged Incontinent
the arrangement made with Southwark Borough Council for carrying out this
service continued during the year.