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
Kingston upon Thames 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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B. Treatments given during the year
| Local Authority | Voluntary Organisations | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In clinics | - | 3629 | 3629 |
| In patients' homes | 4655 | 137 | 4792 |
| In old people's homes | 956 | - | 956 |
| In chiropodists' surgeries | 10900 | — | 10900 |
| TOTALS | 16511 | 3766 | 20277 |
These figures show a 9.2 per cent increase in the number of
treatments given over 1970.
Home Dialysis
Two homes were adapted for home dialysis during the year.
One of the families in Council accommodation was rehoused for this
purpose.
This makes a total of three patients on home dialysis in
the borough.