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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 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]

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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 musculo-skeletal system50
Diseases of the cardiovascular system14
Diseases of the respiratory system2
Diseases of the central nervous system68
Diseases of the alimentary system3
No major diagnosis or senility only12
Others24
Total173

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. 737
Ealing, W. 1325
Ealing, w. 531
Greenford21
Northolt12
Perivale7
Southall33
Acton7
Total173

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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 3 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.
During the year this was necessary in 2 cases. On most occasions persuasion succeeded
in obtaining agreement to voluntary admission.
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17. CARE OF THE ELDERLY
EALING DAY TREATMENT CENTRE ASSOCIATION