London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Richmond upon Thames 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond upon Thames]
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The normal number of treatments allowed is six per person per annum, but this
number may be exceeded where clinically necessary.
I would like to express my appreciation of the continued co-operation I have
received from the chiropodists serving the Borough and to the British Red Cross Society
for their valuable contribution. The fact that many elderly persons are able to go to
the chiropodists of their choice with the minimum of travelling on public transport
enables them to have the treatment which is considered to be so vital if they are to
remain ambulant.
During the year arrangements were made for 84 persons to be admitted to recuperative holiday homes. Cases referred and the origin of referral are shown below:
| Family Doctor referrals. | Hospital referrals. | |
|---|---|---|
| Elderly Persons | 50 | 3 |
| Adults | 23 | 2 |
| Mothers accompanied by children — | ||
| Mothers | 2 | |
| Children | 4 | |
Subsequently the arrangements for ten elderly persons, six adults and one child
were cancelled.
One family was sent in collaboration with the Children's Department.
HEALTH EDUCATION.
The Health Education Sub-Committee, comprising senior officers of the department,
met regularly in 1970 to co-ordinate activities in this sphere.
Monthly Poster Campaigns.
As in previous years a monthly poster campaign was operated as follows: —
| January | Immunisation |
| February | Well-Women Clinics |
| March | Smoking |
| April | Diet |
| May | Dental Health |
| June | Summer Hazards |
| July | Food Hygiene |
| August | Road Safety |
| September | Dangerous Fruits |
| October | Fireworks |
| November | Guard That Fire Don't Leave Children Alone |
| December | Drugs, Drink and Driving |
Five of the subjects chosen were pursued jointly with Mr. J. Dennett, the Borough
Safety Officer. On four occasions Mrs. W. Burrington, Divisional Director of the
British Red Cross Society, allowed the Red Cross shop window in Twickenham to be
used for display purposes on immunisation, well-women clinics, anti-smoking, and food
hygiene. In July, a larger campaign was mounted on the subject of food hygiene and I
would like to express my thanks to all the Pharmacists in the Borough who helped by
exhibiting posters and pamphlets. My thanks are due to Mr. J. Dennett and Mrs. W.
Burrington for their help throughout the year.
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