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Poplar 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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W.V.S., District nurses, local Medical Practitioners, National Assistance
Board and Local Voluntary Organisations, assistance was given with the minimum
of delay.
Details of inspections are as shown below:—
| Cases on the Register at 31st December, 1960. | 390 |
| New cases added to the Register | 357 |
| Number of removals from Register (a) Deaths | 68 |
| (b) Transfers | 35 |
| (c) Other cases | 8 |
| Total number on Register at 31st December, 1961. | 636 |
| Visits to new cases | 470 |
| Miscellaneous visits and enquiries | 1,474 |
| Visits to old cases | 784 |
HOME BATHING.
Because of urgent requests for such a service the Council launched a
pilot scheme for home bathing in October, this is normally restricted to
those who are house bound and cannot avail themselves of facilities otherwise
available. This scheme has proved to be highly successful.
INCONTINENT LAUNDRY.
Since the installation of special equipment at the Disinfecting Station
this service has expanded, It is now possible to provide in certain cases a
daily service.
MORTUARY AND CORONER' S COURT.
The Poplar Mortuary is situated in Poplar High Street adjoining the
Coroner's Court. It is fitted with modem refrigerating plant which will hold
fifteen bodies and it has a well equipped post-mortem room. In addition there
is a viewing room, a waiting room and accommodation for the use of the
pathologists and clerks.
The total number of bodies received during 1961 was 743. (Residents 284
non-residents 459). Post-mortem examinations were made in 610 cases and
inquests were held in 132 cases. There was 1 case for deposit only.
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