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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
Lewisham 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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| Attendances | Referred to clinic doctor | Referred to other doctors | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ||||
The Voluntary Committee is also responsible for the general running of the building,
e.g. heating, lighting,cleaning, and employs a resident caretaker to assist in this work.
The committee met on three occasions during the year, the Medical Officer of
Health being represented by the Nursing Officer (Maternal and Child Health and
School Health). Problems relating to the general running of the building and to the
services provided therein are discussed at these meetings.
LOAN SERVICE
Any article of equipment which will assist in the nursing of people in their own homes
can be borrowed provided:—
(a) it is not required for permanent use
(b) it is not of a type which has to be made to measure, and therefore can be
used by successive persons with the same requirement.
A large number of articles were in demand during the year as the following table
shows.
Table 11
| Equipment | No. issued during 1966 | Total stock held on stock register | No. on loan at present |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Rings | 20 | 28 | 26 |
| Back Rests | 33 | 40 | 39 |
| Bed Cradles | 44 | 43 | 39 |
| Bed Pans | 18 | 36 | 28 |
| Cot Beds | Nil | 2 | 1 |
| Commodes | 204 | 344 | 340 |
| Easi-Carry Hoists | 9 | 14 | 11 |
| Fracture Boards | 26 | 39 | 38 |
| Hospital Beds & Pulley | 11 | 18 | 18 |
| Mattress (Dunlopillo) | 6 | 22 | 19 |
| Mattress (Hair) | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| Penrhyn Bed Lifts | 15 | 22 | 22 |
| Ripple Beds | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Rubber Sheets (6' X 3'). | 26 | 59 | 54 |
| Tripod Walking Sticks | 27 | 22 | 21 |
| Zimmer Walking Frames | 35 | 49 | 43 |
| Wheelchairs | 50 | 37 | 33 |
| Totals 533 | 789 | 743 |
Attention is drawn to the great increase in use of this valuable service. Close
contact is maintained with voluntary bodies such as the British Red Cross Society
and also the Council's Welfare Department in order to ensure that no overlapping
occurs.
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