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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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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(f) Aids for Handicapped Persons
Aids issued in 1968-459 (see table below)
| 1968 | 1967 | 1966 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For the blind | 29 | 35 | 40 |
| For others | 246 | 197 | 146 |
| Personal helpers (both categories) | 50 | 27 | 38 |
(h) Disabled Drivers
Car badges issued-39
| EQUIPMENT PROVIDED | ISSUED DURING 1968 | ON LOAN AT 3.1.12. 1968 |
|---|---|---|
| Bathing Aids:- | ||
| Bath rails | 46 | 73 |
| " mats | 57 | 156 |
| " seats | 27 | 121 |
| " boards | 3 | 4 |
| Domestic Aids:- | ||
| Egg cup holders | 3 | 6 |
| Helping hands and pick up sticks | 55 | 129 |
| Large handled knives | 8 | 8 |
| " " forks | 2 | 7 |
| " " spoons | 0 | 3 |
| Kitchen stools | 1 | 1 |
| Potato peeler | 1 | 4 |
| Tap turners | 5 | 15 |
| Tin openers | 6 | 13 |
| Bread boards | 2 | 3 |
| Toilet Aids:- | ||
| Stocking pulls | 24 | 53 |
| Long handled sponges | 1 | 2 |
| " " shoe lift | 5 | 13 |
| Toilet frames | 17 | 12 |
| " seats | 34 | 48 |
| Bed Tables | 5 | 7 |
| Hoists | 6 | 14 |
| Lifting poles | 1 | 6 |
| Special chairs | 30 | 58 |
| Walking aids | 102 | 184 |
| Miscellaneous | 18 | 42 |
| 459 | 982 | |
| Previous Years - | ||
| 1967 | 545 | 768 |
| 1966 | 224 | 513 |
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