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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
Hornsey 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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In addition, in March a chiropodist was appointed to carry out
treatment for elderly persons in their homes, where by reason of
frailty or ill-health it was inadvisable for them to attend a clinic.
The following table shows the domiciliary treatment carried out during the year:-
| Category | New Cases | Re-attendances | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly persons | 55 | 180 | 235 |
| Physically handicapped persons | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Total | 56 | 185 | 241 |
Retirement Advice Clinic
This clinic continued to operate during 1963, and with the
co-operation of the local office of the Ministry of Pensions and National
Insurance, men approaching 65 years of age were invited to attend
for medical examination and advice as to how they might best enjoy
their retirement.
Sessions and attendances were as follows:-
No. of sessions held 29
No. of new cases attended 41
No. of re-attendances 25
DOMESTIC HELP SERVICE
(Section 29)
The total number of cases provided with home help during the
year was 2,100, which was again a record. The number of new
cases remains about the same and the bulk of the work continues to
be with old people who need permanent help.
A free service for mothers suffering from toxaemia in pregnancy
was given in six cases.
The total number of home visits made by the Home Help
Organiser and her assistants during the year was 6,320 and of this
number, 1,221 were in respect of new applications.
The neighbourly help service continued to operate satisfactorily,
but it is not easy to expand the service owing to the difficulty in
obtaining suitable good neighbours.
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