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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
Barnet 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]
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The following shows the type of assistance given during the year
| Category | Persons provided with Treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Directly by the Authority (including those treated by private chiropodists on behalf of the Authority) | Through arrangements with Voluntary Organisations | |
| Elderly persons | 2792 | 656 |
| Physically handicapped | 20 | — |
| Expectant and Nursing Mothers | 24 | - |
| Schoolchildren | 33 | — |
| Children under 5 years | 5 | - |
| TOTALS | 2874 | 656 |
Recuperative Holiday Homes
During the year 81 persons were admitted to recuperative holiday homes. There were also 31
applications approved but later withdrawn. Recommendations came in the main from General
Practitioners, whilst others were received from hospitals and the medical staff of the Department
Registration of Nursing Homes
In accordance with the provisions of the Public Health Act 1936 and the Nursing Homes Act
1963 and Part III of the Mental Health Act 1959, the Re gistration and Inspection of Nursing Homes
is the responsibility of the Local Health Authority.
There are 15 Nursing H6mes registered with the Borough.
Name and Address No. of Beds
St. Mary's Maternity & Medical Nursing Home, 5 Maternity
46 Sunny Gardens Road, 6 Surgical, Medical & Chronic
Hendon, N.W.4.
Brent Nursing Home, 32 Medical & Chronic
4-6 Heather Gardens,
N.W.ll.
Cartref, 2 Chronic
196 Watford Way,
N.W.4.
Edgware Nursing Home, 13 Medical & Chronic
36-38 Orchard Drive,
Edgware, Middx.
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