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No. of cases nursed 3801
No. of patients under 5 at
first visit 93
No. of patients 65 or over
at first visit 2604
Marie Curie Memorial Foundation
This voluntary society, for which the Authority acts as agent, has provided 13 terminal
cases with night nursing service to assist relatives in caring for them.
Loan of Nursing Equipment
The British Red Cross Society continues to act as agent of the Authority in providing
for the loan of nursing equipment apart from large items, such as hoists, special beds and
ripple mattresses, which are purchased or hired by the Authority. A small loan charge is
collected by the Society towards the replacement of equipment, except in hardship cases
where the charge is paid by the Council.
Incontinence Pads and Clothing
In suitable cases recommended by General Practitioners or home nurses, the free
provision of incontinence pads and clothing helps greatly where patients are being nursed
at home by relatives. Pads and clothing are available at all main clinics; 85,200 pads
were issued during the year and 580 waterproof pants and linings.
Home Help Service
A syllabus has been drawn up for a course of training at the Barnet College of Further
Education which suitable home helps will attend on a day release basis. It is hoped that
the scheme will be in operation by September next year.
Recruitment improved during the year, although it still did not reach a satisfactory
level. In seeking the services of suitable staff the Authority is at a disadvantage in
having to compete against the higher rates of pay offered by private employers.