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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 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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The following are details of First Aid and Home Nursing Courses, etc., run by the Civil Defence Corps and the health department:-
| Date | Place | Course | Nos. Attending |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.66 -15.3.66 | Eastbury Good Neighbours Club, Barking | Emergency Home Care | 36 |
| 15.2.66 | Eastbury School | Duke of Edinburgh Examination | 22 |
| 17.3.66 -12. 5.66 | Axe Street Centre (Parks and Baths employees) | Borough Engineer's Full First-Aid Course | 9 |
| 17.5.66 & 18.5.66 | Axe Street Centre | Borough Engineer's "Safety in Sewers" | 15 |
| 26.7.66 | Axe Street Centre | Junior Red Cross Society First-Aid Examination | 16 |
| 31.8.66 | Axe Street Centre | British Red Cross Society Presentation of First-Aid Awards | 30 |
| 4.10.66 -29.11.66 | Civic Centre (Council Staff) | Emergency Home Care | 21 |
| 5.12.66 | British Red Cross Society | Home Nursing Examination | 22 |
DOMESTIC HELP SERVICE
(1) General (Administration and Organisation)
(a) Many of the teething troubles which followed the amalgamation of the two
previous administrative areas in October 1965 gradually dispersed, and a unified
pattern of administration and organisation is now being followed throughout the
borough.
(b) The revision of establishment, which provided for an additional Organiser
i.e. 1 Senior Organiser. 2 Organisers and 2 Assistant Organisers, contributed
towards a more efficient and smoother running organisation.
(2) Case Loads
(a) The overall case load showed a steady increase throughout the year, and
cases served during the year were as follows:
Aged (over 65 years) 1,647
Chronic Sick 237
Mentally Disordered 5
Maternity 48
Others 53
Total 1,990
An increase of 240 on the previous year.
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