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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
Waltham Forest 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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AIDS FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
ISSUED DURING
1988
ON LOAN AT
31.12.1988
Bathing Aids:-
Bath rails
14
40
" mats
12
44
" seats
24
96
" lift
1
1
Domestic Aids:-
Egg cup holders
1
1
Helping hands
13
119
Large handled knives
5
6
" " forks
1
2
" " spoons
2
9
Kitchen stools
-
2
Long handled dust pan and brush
-
1
Mops
-
2
Potato peeler
-
1
Tap turners
5
5
Tin openers
2
7
Toilet Aids:-
Combs and holders
4
12
Long handled sponges
1
3
Safety razors
-
2
Toilet tongs
1
23
" seats
4
25
Bed Tables
5
17
Hoists
5
17
Lifting poles
2
15
Special chairs
6
8
Walking aids
25
74
Wheelchairs
1
1
Miscellaneous
14
45
148
578
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