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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

Ilford 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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Table: LOAN OF SICK ROOM EQUIPMENT.- The considerable demand for equipment continues and the following table shows the issues from the Public Health Offices during 1959.

LOAN OF SICK ROOM EQUIPMENT.- The considerable demand for equipment continues and the following table shows the issues from the Public Health Offices during 1959.

Articles LoanedNumber of ArticlesArticles in store at 31.12.59
on loan at 31.12.58loaned or reloaned in 1959on loan at 31.12.59
Mattress (Dunlopillo)121914-
Mattress (Hair)-212
Invalid Chairs4970498
Air Pillows-1-2
Air Pings542015054
Cushions (Dunlopillo)1126111
Back Rests721916920
Beds8971
Commodes3447483
Crutches713124
Fracture Boards (Sets)4-4-
Pillows2235
Pillow Slips---1*
Rubber Sheeting12430112850
Medical Sandbags (Sets)---1
Bed Cradles163425-
Air Beds2414
Bed Pans732507736
Diabetic Scales2-22
Feeding Cups-1529
Urinals32824324
Sputum Mugs3-22
Douche Cans1211
Water Beds-1-1
Water Pillows---1
Bed Blocks112-
Pails---2
Bowls---2
Bedstead Sides (Pair)1-1-
Lifting Pole and Chain677-
Commode Sorbo Cushion-1-1
Kidney Dishes1---
Rubber Toilet Seat (inflatable)2-2-
Totals5171,279561237
1958 Details6191,083517238
1957 Details5551,062619125
1956 Details5191,158555180
1955 Details5381,117519161
1954 Details32097553899
1953 Details16169832054
1952 Details8632616166
1951 Details271628630

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