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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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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Attachment of nursing staff to general practitioners has
continued and at the present time twelve practices in the area
have district nurse attachment. This involves S.R.N. nurses in
all cases but some S.E.N. nurses and nursing auxiliaries are
involved under their direction.
Details of the various items issued on loan free of charge to patients being nursed at home are as follows :—
| Articles Issued | Number |
|---|---|
| Air Rings | 77 |
| Back Rests | 269 |
| Bed Cradles | 147 |
| Bed Pans | 247 |
| Bed Pans (Rubber) | 4 |
| Bedsteads | 41 |
| Bed Tables | 32 |
| Commodes | 470 |
| Crutches | 40 prs. |
| Drawsheets | 39 |
| Feeding Cups | 38 |
| Fireguards | 9 |
| Foam Rings | 201 |
| Fracture Boards | 31 |
| Hoists | 20 |
| Mattresses | 46 |
| Pillows | 1 |
| Pillow Covers (Plastic) | 1 |
| Plastic Sheets | 308 |
| Pole and Chain Pulleys | 32 |
| Rubber Sheets | 1 |
| Sani-cushions | — |
| Sputum Mugs | 9 |
| Urinals (Female) | 12 |
| Urinals (Male) | 154 |
| Walking Aids (Quads.) | 31 |
| Walking Aids (Tripods) | 36 |
| Walking Frames | 167 |
| Walking Sticks | 158 |
| Wheelchairs | 323 |
| TOTAL | 2944 |