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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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LOAN OF SICK ROOM EQUIPMENT. - The considerable demand for equipment continues and the following table shows the issues from the Public Health Offices during 1960:—
| Articles Loaned | Number of Articles | Articles in store at 31.12.60 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on loan at 31.12.59 | loaned or reloaned in 1960 | on loan at 31.12.60 | ||
| Mattress (Dunlopillo) | 14 | 3 | 14 | - |
| Mattress (Hair) | 1 | - | 1 | 4 |
| Invalid Chairs | 49 | 79 | 59 | 1 |
| Air Pillows | — | — | — | 2 |
| Air Rings | 50 | 174 | 57 | 45 |
| Cushions (Dunlopillo) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 2 |
| Back Rests | 69 | 176 | 79 | 16 |
| Beds | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Commodes | 48 | 52 | 57 | 3 |
| Crutches | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Fracture Boards | 4 | 2 | 4 | — |
| Pillows | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Pillow Slips | - | - | - | 1* |
| Rubber Sheeting | 128 | 283 | 141 | 49 |
| Medical Sandbags | — | 1 | 1 | - |
| Bed Cradles | 25 | 23 | 21 | 4 |
| Air Beds | 1 | 3 | - | 5 |
| Bed Pans | 77 | 212 | 90 | 41 |
| Diabetic Scales | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Feeding Cups | 2 | 11 | 2 | 9 |
| Urinals | 43 | 81 | 39 | 26 |
| Sputum Mugs | 2 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Douche Cans | 1 | _ | 1 | 1 |
| Water Beds | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Water Pillows | — | — | — | 1 |
| Bed Blocks | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Bowls | - | - | - | 2 |
| Bedstead Sides (Pair) | 1 | i | - | 1 |
| Lifting Pole and Chain | 7 | 3 | 10 | - |
| Kidney Dishes | - | — | 1 | 1 |
| Commode Sorbo Cushions | - | 1 | _ | 1 |
| Rubber Toilet Seats | 2 | 2 | .1 | - |
| Restraining Net | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Bed Trays | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Walking Aid | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Hydraulic Hoist | - | 1 | 1 | — |
| Slings | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| Sierex Air Mattress | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Totals | 561 | 1,147 | 622 | 241 |
| 1959 Details | 517 | 1,279 | 561 | 237 |
| 1958 Details | 619 | 1,083 | 517 | 238 |
| 1957 Details | 555 | 1,062 | 619 | 125 |
| 1956 Details | 519 | 1,158 | 555 | 180 |
| 1955 Details | 538 | 1,117 | 519 | 1.61 |
| 1954 Details | 320 | 975 | 538 | 99 |
| 1953 Details | 161 | 698 | 320 | 54 |
| 1952 Details | 86 | 326 | 161 | 66 |
| 1951 Details | 27 | 162 | 86 | 30 |
*Provided through special funds.