London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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| Articles Issued | Number |
|---|---|
| Crutches | 42 prs |
| Drawsheets | 89 |
| Feeding Cups | 41 |
| Fireguards | 1 |
| Foam Rings | 221 |
| Fracture Boards | 34 |
| Mattresses | 34 |
| Pillows | 2 |
| Pillow Covers (Plastic) | 2 |
| Plastic Sheets | 347 |
| Pole and Chain Pulleys | 22 |
| Rubber Sheets | 4 |
| Sani-cushions | – |
| Sputum Mugs | 12 |
| Urinals (Female) | 19 |
| Urinals (Male) | 163 |
| Walking Aids (Quads ) | 19 |
| Walking Aids (Tripods) | 50 |
| Walking Frames | 192 |
| Walking Sticks | 201 |
| Wheelchairs | 368 |
| TOTAL | 3172 |
Disposal sheets, interliners and plastic pants are also
issued free of charge for incontinent patients being nursed at
home
During 1972 79,575 sheets, 60,230 interliners and 716 pairs
of plastic pants were issued.
Incontinent Laundry Service
The laundry service provided by the Department collected
a total of 20,274 articles from the homes of incontinent patients
for laundering at St, George's Hospital Collection and delivery
of the articles continues to be undertaken twice weekly
Nursing Homes
Two private nursing homes are registered in the Borough,
both of which are regularly inspected by the staff of the Health
Department. These homes provide a total of 46 beds for acute and
chronic sick patients.
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