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
Ealing 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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transport by ambulance is arranged. A doctor's certificate is required for the ambulance
service and for the domiciliary service provided by the Council and the British
Red Cross. In the case of patients receiving the Southall Old People's Welfare
Association service no certificate is required.
Details of attendances for the year are shown in the following table:-
| British Red Cross Society | Southall Old People's Welfare Association | London Borough of Ealing | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients | 413 | 159 | 2,503 | 3,075 |
| Total number of new patients | 54 | 15 | 795 | 864 |
| Total number of treatments at clinic | 669 | - | 7,499 | 8,168 |
| Total number of treatments at private surgeries | 907 | 472 | - | 1,379 |
| Number of patients receiving domiciliary treatment | 160 | 97 | 776 | 1,033 |
| Number of domiciliary treatments | 1,018 | 900 | 2,990 | 4,908 |
| Percentage of total work which is domiciliary | 39% | 65% | 28% | 34% |
| Expectant and nursing mothers | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| Physically handicapped persons | 22 | 66 | 88 |