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Driving Instruction is being given to a number of Volunteers,
but owing to the fact that most of the lessons have to be given
on a Sunday, these courses take a considerable time to complete.
During the year the Section has taken part in two combined
Exercises at Beckenham, and in February is due to join in a
large-scale Exercise arranged by the Wandsworth Civil Defence
Corps.
CONVALESCENCE.
The Corporation accept financial responsibility for convalescent
treatment for approved cases, subject to recovery of cost
according to the income of the patient. The conditions imposed
are that convalescence must follow some definite illness or accident,
must be recommended by a doctor ,and taken at a recognised
convalescent home. During the year, 68 cases were dealt with,
61 being adults (male, 11, female, 50) and 7 children. These
figures do not include school children for whom arrangements are
made by the Education Committee.
LOAN OF NURSING EQUIPMENT
The Corporation loan equipment and make a small week!
charge, with exemption for incomes below a certain figure. Durinj
the vear the undermentioned loans were made:—
Bed Pans 223
Bed Rests 146
Rubber Bed Pans 107
Mackintosh Sheets 284
Feeding Cups 14
Wheel Chairs 17
Commodes 11
Crutches pairs 2
Steam Kettles 2
Walking Machines 3
Sputum Mugs 4
Air Cushions 308
Bed Cradles 13
Urinals 103
Air Beds 22
Dunlopillo Mattresses 6
Water Bed 1
Bed Tables 2
Douche Can 1
Hot Water Bottles 2
Draw Sheets 4
DOMESTIC HELPS.
This service continued in great demand and an analysis of
the work covered shows the following approximate percentages: —
Maternity Cases 31.22
Sickness 67.75
Sick Room Helpers 1.03
(1) Number of Home Helps—January 1st
and December 31st, 1952:—
(a) Full-time 17
(b) Part-time 113