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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
Barking 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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whooping cough
| Family doctors | Clinics | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Separate | 61 | 168 | 229 |
| Combined with diphtheria | 266 | 250 | 516 |
| Total whooping cough | 327 | 418 | 745 |
prevention of illness, care and after-care
Chiropody Service
This still remains a very popular service and difficulty was experienced
in meeting all demands for treatment.
The total number of attendances made was 17,349 s compared
with 24,023 for the previous year.
Throughout the year the service was handicapped by shortage of
staff, and the services of part-time chiropodists on a sessional basis
were utilized because whole-time staff could not be ro uited. You
made representations regarding increased remuneratior or chiropodists
without success.
Sick Room Equipment. This continues to be much in demand and
helps greatly to give comfort to patients nursed at home At the end of
the year nearly 500 articles were out on loan.
domestic help service
The number of hours of domestic help given duri: the year has remained more or less constant.
| Year | Number of Helps Employed | Number of Cases Helped | Total Hours Worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 55 | 387 | 80,699 |
| 1951 | 49 | 327 | 70,611 |
| 1952 | 84 | 318 | 85,743 |
| 1953 | 89 | 384 | 105,121 |
| 1954 | 89 | 503 | 101,960 |
| 1955 | 90 | 556 | 105,104 |
| 1956 | 93 | 596 | 104,863 |
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