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Southwark 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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WELFARE OF THE AGED
Throughout the year, a total of 743 cases were dealt with by the Department, compared with 331 in 1961. This increase arose from the considerable extension of activities in this field consequent upon the Council's decision to appoint a Woman Health Officer for old people in September 1961.
| Cases visited | New Cases visited | Previously known cases re-visited | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 743 | 271 | 472 | Woman Health Officer:- Initial 271 |
| Re-visits 909 | |||
| No access 145 | |||
| Total 1,325 | |||
| Public Health Inspectors:-245 | |||
| CASES IN WHICH ACTION TAKEN. | |||
| 135 | 186 | ||
Action Taken:-
Recommended for:
Home Help and/or Meals on Wheels 54
Bathing, cleansing 5
District Nurse 4
Almshouse or Charities Pension 22
Laundry service 16
Admission to Pt. III accom. 6
Admission to hospital 15
Chiropody treatment 10
Admitted to: Hospitals 53
Old People's Homes 13
Referred to:
L.C. C. Welfare Department (mental health,
provision of equipment etc.) 17
Old People's Welfare Committee 62
Private Doctors 36
Housing Manager 3
Gas, Electricity, Boards 5