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Lambeth 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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The twentyfour hour supervision of the service shared with the Boroughs of
Southwark and Wandsworth through the Emergency Control Service contined to
work satisfactorily.
Two members of the midwifery staff retired during the year, Miss A. Owston
and Mrs. A.F. Williams. Both these ladies gave many years service to the mothers
of Lambeth, the former for 22 years and the latter for 26.
Thanks are due once more to the Lambeth District Nursing Association and
the Hospital Authorities for their co-operation and help during the year.
MIDWIVES ACT, 1951
The Council is the supervision authority for all midwives practising in the
Borough under the Midwives Act, 1951.
During the twelve months ended 31st December 1968, 235 midwives notified
the Council of their intention to practise in the Borough.
LOAN OF NURSING EQUIPMENT AND FIREGUARDS
Articles of nursing equipment are loaned free of charge to persons being
nursed in their own houses. Smaller articles are loaned by the District Nursing
Association, or through the medical loan depots of the Lambeth Division of the
British Red Cross Society, to whom the Council makes a grant for the purpose.
During the year, the following articles of equipment were loaned through the Health Department:—
| Issued | Returned | |
|---|---|---|
| 254 | Armchair Commodes | 214 |
| 130 | Stool Commode | 116 |
| Nil | Tripod Walking Aid | 2 |
| 4 | Penryn Hoist | 6 |
| 7 | Homecraft Walking Aids | Nil |
| 8 | Zimmer Walking Aids | 6 |
| 1 | Hospital Bed with lifting pole | 2 |
| Nil | Dunlopillo Mattress | 2 |
| 13 | Back Rests | 8 |
| 9 | Bed Cradle | 4 |
| 2 | Easi Carri Hoist with sling | Nil |
| 34 | Fracture Boards | 9 |
| 5 | 20" Fireguards | Nil |
| 6 | 24" " | Nil |