London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]
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Incontinence Pads and Clothing
Incontinence pads and clothing are provided free for suitable cases recommended by
general practitioners or home nurses and are available at all main clinics. 102624 pads
and 828 pairs of waterproof pants and linings were issued during the year.
Home Help Service
The following shows the type of assistance given during the year
| Aged 65 or over in 1970 | Age under 65 in 1970 | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic sick or Tubercular | Mentally disordered | Maternity | Others | |||
| 1856 | 4 | 328 | 2457 | |||
Neighbourly Help Service
38 Neighbourly helps were employed at the end of the year and were providing
assistance to 38 households.
Day Nurseries
The number of places available at the Council's three day nurseries remained at
165 and these were filled by children in the priority categories. Despite staff movements
a reasonable staff ratio was maintained during the year.
The day nurseries continued to offer practical training to student nursery nurses from Barnet College of Further Education, and observation visits were paid by speech therapy students and student child care officers.
| Day Nursery | No. of approved places | Children on Register at 31st December 1970 | Attendances for the year | Average daily attendances | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 2-5 | |||