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Waltham Forest 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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B.C.G. Vaccination of Children
Results of Heaf Test:-
(a) Tuberculin Positive 348
(b) Tuberculin Negative 2,170
Number vaccinated with B.C.G 2,170
REGISTRATION OF PREMISES Public Health Act, 1936 - Nursing Homes
| NO.OF HOMES | BEDS PROVIDED | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MATERNITY | OTHERS | ||
| Homes registered at 31st Dec. 1966 | 1 | - | 71 |
National Assistance Act 1948 - Disabled Persons and Old Persons Homes
| NO.OF HOMES | BEDS PROVIDED | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes registered at 31st Dec. 1966 | 8 | 72 |
Mental Health Act 1959 - Nursing and Residential Homes
| NO.O F HOMES | BEDS PROVIDED | |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes registered at 31st Dec. 1966 | 1 | 128 |
| Residential Homes registered at 31st Dec. 1966 | Nil | - |
Essex County Council Act 1933 - Establishments for Massage and Special Treatment
| CHIROPODY | MASSAGE ETC. | |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments registered at 31st Dec. 1966 | 10 | 8 |
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF STAFF
| Completed during period 1st January to 31st December 1966:- | |
| Council employees | 1,167 |
| Other Local Authorities | 33 |
| 1,200 | |
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