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
Walthamstow 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The reasons for the cancellations are given in the following summary:-
| Patient made private arrangements | 3 |
| Patient not fit at date of admission | 3 |
| Assessment forms not returned | 14 |
| Patient refused arrangements made | 3 |
Health Education
| Teaching to groups by Departmental Staff | No. of Sessions | Total Attendances | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Clinic, Welfare Centres, Relaxation Classes | 144 | 702 | |
| (b) School | 165 | 3,290 | |
| (c) Professional Organisations | 28½ | Unknown | |
| (d) Parent/Youth/General Adult Group | 6 | 162 | |
| (e) Others | 41 | 696 | |
| Total | 384½ | 4,850 | |
| Number of film shows given at sessions referred to above | 84 | ||
| Exhibits Staged | 52 | ||
Section 29 DOMESTIC HELP Visits by Domestic Help Organisers
| Domestic Help Service | Night Attendance Service | |
|---|---|---|
| First visits to homes: | 651 | 15 |
| Re-Visits to homes: (a) Help/Attendant present | 348 | — |
| (b) Help/Attendant not present | 3,141 | 13 |
| Miscellaneous visits: | ||
| (a) Help/Attendant seen | 212 | — |
| (b) Others | 54 | — |