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the same time, the trainees attending the Adult Training Centre have been
provided with both a satisfying and worthwhile task. In addition to this
service, the incontinent laundry service provided with the assistance of the
Edgware Group of Hospitals helps with the problem of nursing the
incontinent patient at home. The laundering of fouled laundry is always a
tremendous problem and the help given by the Hospital Group in organising
this service is very much appreciated.
Attachment to General Practice
Attachment to general practitioners which were started in 1967 are
continuing to work well and during 1970 two more liaison schemes were
started, making a total of 10.
Marie Curie Foundation—Day and Night Nursing Service
The Foundation nurses continue to provide a much appreciated day
and night service, mainly confined to terminal cases of malignancy. The
Department has had available the services of three Foundation nurses and
23 cases were nursed during 1970. These were all night nursings and
provided the relatives with much needed relief and assistance.
Training
Seven students from the Integrated Nurse Training Course at
Chiswick Polytechnic attended and undertook their practical district
nurse training during the year.
The home nursing staff attended study days at Edgware General
Hospital and also attended discussions with the students after they had
made their visits on the districts. A total of 118 students from Edgware,
Harrow and Middlesex Hospitals accompanied the district nurses during
their home nursing visits.
Three of the home nursing staff attended a one weeks' course at the
Chiswick Polytechnic on a day release basis on the subject to "The
Teaching of Pupils".
Vaccination and Immunisation
The following schedule of immunisation recommended by the Joint
Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation as introduced in January
1968 was used during the year.
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis and oral Polio 1st dose at 3 months
2nd dose at 5 months
3rd dose at 9 months
Measles 13 months
Smallpox vaccination 15 months
Diphtheria/Tetanus and oral Polio 4½ years
Smallpox re-vaccination 5 years