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Waltham Forest 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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HOME NURSING
(a) Cases visited for the first time in the year:
| CASES | TOTAL VISITS | |
|---|---|---|
| (i) aged under 5 | 97 | 556 |
| (ii) aged 5 and under 65 | 665 | 26,812 |
| (iii) aged 65 or over | 1,127 | 91,708 |
| Total cases | 1,889 | 119,076 |
(b) Cases on the books at the end of the year 1, 198
LOAN OF SICKROOM EQUIPMENT
New Loans in 1966
| EQUIPMENT | HEALTH & WELFARE DEPT. | CHINGFORD RED CROSS | EQUIPMENT | HEALTH & WELFARE DEPT. | CHINGFORD RED CROSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commodes | 160 | 51 | Sputum Mugs | 1 | - |
| Wheelchairs | 125 | 30 | Steam Kettles | 1 | - |
| Bed Cradles | 45 | 30 | Bed Boards (Sets) | 4 | - |
| Air Rings | 56 | 33 | Feeding Cups | 3 | 12 |
| Bed Pans | 120 | 73 | Crutches (pairs) | 1 | 10 |
| Back Rests | 74 | 29 | Air Beds | 1 | - |
| Rubber Sheets | 1 | 36 | Bed Tables | - | 10 |
| Plastic Sheets | 145 | - | Walking Sticks | - | 6 |
| Urine Bottles | 60 | 52 |
CHIROPODY TREATMENT
| NEW CASES | CLINIC ATTENDANCES | DOMICILIARY TREATMENTS | TREATMENTS AT OLD PEOPLES' RESIDENTIAL HOMES | CASES BEING TREATED AT END OF YEAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 908 | 4,864 | - | - | 468 |
| Expectant mothers | 17 | 75 | - | - | 8 |
| Physically Handicapped | 4 | 122 | - | - | 32 |
| Aged (over 65 years of age) | 582 | 21,663 | 3,701 | 1,554 | 6,206 |
| Others | 776 | 15,733 | - | - | 5,325 |
| Total | 2,287 | 42,457 | 3,701 | 1,554 | 12,039 |
CONVALESCENCE
The number of recuperative holidays provided for adult persons in accordance with
Section 28 of the National Health Service Act 1946 was 115.
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