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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 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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AIDS FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
| EQUIPMENT PROVIDED | ISSUED DURING 1966 | ON LOAN AT 31.12.1966 |
|---|---|---|
| Bathing Aids:- | ||
| Bath rails | 14 | 34 |
| " mats | 38 | 66 |
| " seats | 3 | 75 |
| " lift | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic Aids:- | ||
| Egg cup holders | 1 | 1 |
| Helping hands | 38 | 62 |
| Large handled knives | 2 | 4 |
| forks | 2 | 2 |
| " " spoons | 1 | 3 |
| Kitchen stools | - | 1 |
| Potato peeler | 1 | 2 |
| Tap turners | 3 | 6 |
| Tin openers | 2 | 8 |
| Toilet Aids:- | ||
| Stocking pulls | 9 | 19 |
| Combs and holders | 4 | 13 |
| Long handled sponges | - | 10 |
| " " shoe lift | 5 | 2 |
| Toilet tongs | 1 | 21 |
| " seats | 7 | 23 |
| Bed Tables | 2 | 4 |
| Hoists | 3 | 11 |
| Lifting poles | - | 8 |
| Special chairs | 8 | 13 |
| Walking aids | 73 | 109 |
| Wheelchairs | - | 1 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 | 14 |
| 224 | 513 |