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Ante-Natal Clinics
Attended by doctor—
First attendances 237
Subsequent 763
Relaxation Classes
Attendances (Health Visitor in charge) 953
HOME NURSING
Mrs. J. Symington, s.r.n., s.c.m., d.d.n.
Superintendent Home Nursing Service.
Under Section 25 of the National Health Service Act, 1946,
it is the duty of every Local Health Authority to make provision
in their area for securing the attendance of nurses on persons who
require nursing in their own homes.
The Home Nursing establishment is 40 whole time nurses.
No difficulty was experienced in recruitment in the latter half
of the year, and all districts now have their full complement of
nurses.
The number of patients attended during the year was 2,985,
of which 1,897 were over 65 years of age. A total of 107,150 visits
was made during 1965.
Disposable syringes and incontinence pads came into full use
from April; although disposal of the latter is at times a problem
in premises in smokeless zones, they are of great assistance to the
well being of the patients. The provision of a scheme for the
collection and disposal of soiled pads is at present under
consideration.
Marie Curie Foundation Fund
The Authority has recently joined the trust, and this we hope
will make a valuable contribution to a group of patients who need
every care and assistance that can possibly be given.
Training Courses for District Nurses
Nine District Nurses are attending a recognised training course
and this should prove of great benefit to both the patients and the
nurses.
Close liaison with voluntary organisations and hospitals has
been achieved, thus giving a better service to the patients, and it
is hoped to expand this still further in the coming year.
RECUPERATIVE CARE
The Council accepts financial responsibility for convalescence
recommended by general practitioners and hospital doctors. Each
patient recommended must have had a definite illness or accident