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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
Harrow 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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New Registrations—Age at date of Registration—Partially Sighted
| 0—1 | 2—4 | 5—15 | 16—20 | 21—49 | 50—64 | 65 + | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| F. | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 |
| Total | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 16 | 20 |
TABLE V
Diagnostic Details of New Cases Registered in 1967
| Cause of Disability | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | Glaucoma | Retrolental Fibroplasia | Myopia | Others | Total | |
| No. of cases registered during the year in respect of which Para 7(c) of Form B.D.8 recommends:— (a) No treatment | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 34 | 48 |
| (ft) Treatment (medical, surgical or optical) | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 21 |
Voluntary Services
The membership of Harrow Old People's Voluntary Committee is
drawn from voluntary organisations interested in promoting the welfare
of old people. It was set up in April 1950 at the instigation of the former
Urban District Council, following a circular letter from the Ministry of
Health making suggestions for developing co-operation between local
authorities and local voluntary organisations.
On the assumption of their new powers, the Borough recommended
that to avoid confusion the title of the Harrow Old People's Welfare
Committee be changed to the Harrow Old People's (Voluntary) Committee.
Three members of the London Borough were appointed to this
voluntary committee which receives a monetary grant from and reports to
the Health and Welfare Committee of the Borough. The Voluntary
Committee functions through three sub-committees: Meals Service;
Workrooms; and Home Visiting Service. It was agreed that the day to day
management of these services would be the responsibility of the Voluntary
Committee who would advise and make recommendations to the Council.