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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
Leyton 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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All necessary action has been taken in respect of cases, both
tuberculous and non-tuberculous, requiring further medical
attention.
I should like to take this opportunity of conveying my appreciation
of the co-operation of the Director of the Unit (Dr. Lawless)
and his staff.
Loan of Sick Room Equipment.
During the year 158 articles of sick room equipment were
loaned on the recommendation of doctors, hospital almoners, etc.
No. of articles loaned during 1952:—
| From Central Store | From Lady Raleigh Training Home | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Beds | 4 | — |
| Air Pillows | — | 1 |
| Air Rings | 16 | 20 |
| Bed Back Rests | 10 | 2 |
| Bed Cradles | 2 | 2 |
| Bed Pans | 7 | 34 |
| Crutches | 2 | — |
| Hot Water Bottles | — | 3 |
| Invalid Chairs | 8 | — |
| Rubber Draw Sheets | 5 | 6 |
| Sputum Cups | — | 2 |
| Urinal Bottles | 14 | 12 |
| Feeding Cups | — | 5 |
| Steam Kettles | — | 2 |
| Sand bags | — | 1 |
| Totals | 68 | 90 |
Special items bought during the year:—
6 Air Rings. 2 Bed Pans.
2 Invalid Chairs. 1 Bed Cradle.
3 Bed Back Rests. 6 yds. Rubber Sheeting.