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Waltham Forest 1969
[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 145
(b) Tuberculin Negative 1,596
Number vaccinated with B.C.G 1,596
REGISTRATION OF PREMISES
Public Health Act, 1936 - Nursing Homes
BEDS PROVIDED
NO. OF HOMES MATERNITY OTHERS
Homes registered at 31st December, 1969 1 - 71
National Assistance Act. 1948 - Disabled Persons and Old Persons Homes
NO. OF HOMES BEDS PROVIDED
Homes registered at 31 st December, 1969 10 112
Mental Health Act, 1959 - Nursing and Residential Homes
NO.OF HOMES BEDS PROVIDED
Nursing Homes registered at 31st Dec. 1969 I 120
Residential Homes registered at 31st Dec. 1969 2 36
Essex County Council Act, 1933 - Establishments for Massage and Special Treatment
CHIROPODY MASSAGE ETC.
Establishments registered at 31st Dec. 1969 10 8
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF STAFF
Completed during period 1st January to 31st December, 1969:-
Medical Examinations 1,112
Medical Assessments 192
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