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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 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]

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Table: Sick Room EquipmentDetails of the various items issued on loan free of charge to patients being nursed at home are as follows

Sick Room Equipment

Details of the various items issued on loan free of charge to patients being nursed at home are as follows

ArticleQuantity
Air Rings73
Back Rests288
Bed Cradles169
Bed Pans214
Bed Pans (Rubber)10
Bedsteads27
Bed Tables28
Commodes457
Crutches28 prs.
Draw Sheets150
Feeding Cups45
Fireguards8
Foam Rings224
Fracture Boards24
Hoists23
Mattresses41
Pillow Covers9
Plastic Sheets327
Pole and Chain Pulleys29
Rubber Sheets-
Sani-Cushions2
Sputum Mugs6
Female Urinals14
Male Urinals165
Walking Aids — Quads18
Walking Aids — Tripods31
Walking Frames157
Walking Sticks170
Wheelchairs327
TOTAL3064

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Disposable sheets and interliners, and plastic pants are also
issued free of charge for incontent patients being nursed at home.
During 1970 74,300 sheets, 28,800 interliners and 519 pairs of
plastic pants were issued.
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