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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]
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DOMICILIARY LAUNDRY SERVICE
This is a service to assist families to care for the elderly, or to nurse chronically
sick people of any age at home.
A once a week collection and delivery is dealt with by the Department, and the
cleansing and laundering of soiled linen and clothing is carried out at Colindale Hospital.
This service is much appreciated by all who use it and thanks are due to the
Hendon Group Hospital Management Committee.
At the end of the year 45 persons were receiving assistance.
MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS
Some examinations are also given to staff with extensive sick leave records and to prospective employees of local authorities in other parts of the country; a reciprocal service is received from other authorities.
| Medical Examinations — First Teaching Appointment | 109 |
| Student Teachers | 394 |
| Other Education Department Staff | 67 |
| Other Council Departments | 79 |
| Other Authorities | 14 |
| Total | 663 |
| Medical Questionnaires assessed | 1922 |
TRAINING COURSES AND STUDENT ATTACHMENTS
Members of the staff received a wide variety of training arranged by educational
and professional organisations and within the department. The courses, conferences and
study days covered the following subjects:-
Medical Specialities
Nursing Organisation
Health Visitor Training
Home Nursing Training
Psychoprophylactic Training for Child birth
Midwifery (Refresher Courses)
Family Planning
Welfare of elderly and handicapped persons and children
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