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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

Havering 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]

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Sick Room Equipment
The loan of sick room equipment, free of charge, to persons
being nursed at home is a necessary adjunct to the home nursing
service and the number of articles loaned continues to increase
in line with the number of cases attended.
The following are the details of the various items issued
during 1969:—
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Table: Sick Room Equipment Issued on Loan 1969

Sick Room Equipment Issued on Loan 1969

ArticleQuantity
Air Rings67
Back Rests229
Bed Cradles136
Bed Pans206
Bed Pans (Rubber)3
Bedsteads29
Bed Tables26
Commodes399
Crutches13 pr
Draw Sheets169
Feeding Cups31
Fireguards11
Foam Rings236
Fracture Boards15
Hoists13
Mattresses41
Pillow Covers3
Plastic Sheets291
Pole and Chain Pulleys23
Rubber Sheets2
Sani-Cushions-
Sputum Mugs1
Female Urinals11
Male Urinals120
Walking Aids — Quads28
Walking Aids — Tripods38
Walking Frames105
Walking Sticks119
Wheelchairs352
TOTAL2,717