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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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| Machine Operators, Minders (other than Engineering) | 2 |
| Basket Makers | 1 |
| Boot & Shoe Repairers | 1 |
| Piano Tuners | 2 |
| Labourers | 2 |
| Domestic/Canteen Workers, Caretakers, etc. | 4 |
| 27 |
Handicraft Classes
3 Handiwork classes are run by Social Welfare Officers
who also give braille/moon lessons and handicraft instruction
to blind persons in their own homes. In addition the Social Welfare
Officers visit the blind to give advice and guidance on a
variety of matters and assist them in obtaining free wireless sets,
white walking sticks, etc., and also provide help when necessary
in connection with claims for Supplementary Benefit, financial
assistance with holidays, etc.
Holidays
Twelve blind persons were provided with holidays in 1970
under the Council scheme. These holidays were arranged individually
through voluntary associations for the blind.
The details of blind persons in residential accommodation as at 31st December, 1970 are as follows:-
| Blind Persons in Residential Accommodation | M | F |
|---|---|---|
| Homes provided under Section 12 (la) of the Health Service and Public Health Act 1968 | 10 | 27 |
| Residential Homes other than above | - | - |
| In Hospitals for mentally ill | - | 4 |
| In Hospitals for mentally handicapped | 3 | 1 |
| Other Hospitals | 4 | 10 |
| Total | 17 | 42 |