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Ealing 1968

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]

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17. CARE OF THE ELDERLY
EALING DAY TREATMENT CENTRE ASSOCIATION

Table: The types of disability which brought patients to the Centre were as follows:-

The types of disability which brought patients to the Centre were as follows:-

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system52
Diseases of the cardiovascular system19
Diseases of the respiratory system1
Diseases of the central nervous system61
Diseases of the alimentary system5
No major diagnosis or senility only5
Others16
Total159

Table: The following table shows the distribution of referrals during the year from the various parts of the borough:-

The following table shows the distribution of referrals during the year from the various parts of the borough:-

Hanwell, W. 720
Ealing, W.1324
Ealing, W. 526
Greenford23
Northolt22
Perivale8
South all24
Acton12
Total159

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FUEL FOR THE ELDERLY
The Department maintains a small stock of bagged fuel for delivery to elderly persons when their
usual service breaks down. Normally the cost is met by the recipient. In necessitous cases the Mayor
will consider meeting the cost from his fund.
Difficulties with fuel supplies are usually brought to our notice by health visitors, home nurses, home
helps, or Old People's organisations. During the year fuel was delivered to 2 elderly people.
PERSONS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION
The Council has powers under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, to remove persons in
need of care and attention to hospital or other suitable place. I am glad to report that during the
year this was not necessary. On all occasions persuasion succeeded in obtaining agreement to voluntary
admission.
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