London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1970
[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 | 60 |
| (b) Tuberculin Negative | 1 ,195 |
| Number vaccinated with B.C.G | 1,195 |
REGISTRATION OF PREMISES Public Health Act, 1936 - Nursing Homes
| BEDS P RO VI DED | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NO.OF HOMES | MAT E RN1 TY | O TH ERS | |
| Homes registered at 31st December, 1970 | 1 | - | 71 |
National Assistance Act, 1948 - Disabled Persons and Old Persons Homes
| NO.OF HOMES | BEDS PRO VIDED | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes registered at 31st December, 1970 | 8 | 81 |
Mental Health Act, 1959 - Nursing and Residential Homes
| Residential Homes registered at 31st Dec. 1970 | 2 | 36 |
Essex County Council Act, 1933 - Establishments for Massage and Special Treatment
| CHIROPODY | MASSAGE ETC. | |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments registered at 31st Dec. 1970 | 8 | 8 |
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF STAFF
| Completed during period 1st January to 31st December, 1970:- | |
| Medical Examinations | 248 |
| Medical Assessments | 1,087 |
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