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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
Richmond upon Thames 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond upon Thames]
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The above work projects are supported by practical social education as recommended
in the Department of Health and Social Security "Models of Good
Practice" aimed at encouraging the mentally handicapped adults to their potential
to the full by active participation in a happy atmosphere.
I would like to thank all those persons who have shown an interest and given
help to the Centre during 1970 and in particular to my staff whose untiring efforts
in the interests of the trainees have achieved a great deal of success."
By arrangement with the London Borough of Hounslow and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, arrangements were made for children and adults to attend holiday camps as follows:—
| Borough. | Place. | Dates. | Number Attended. |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Hounslow (Adult Camp) | St. Mary's Bay, Romney Marsh, Kent. | 4.9.70 – 11.9.70 | 5 |
| Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (Junior Camp) | Pirates Spring, Dymchurch, Kent. | 26.6.70 – 3.7.70 | 1 |
| Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (Adult Camp) | Pengwern Hall, Rhuddlan, Flintshire. | 25.9.70 – 2.10.70 | 2 |
INCIDENCE OF BLINDNESS
I am indebted to Mr. D. L. Richards, Director of Social Services, for the following
information : —
| Cause of Disability | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | Glaucoma | Retrolental Fibroplasia | Others | |
| (i) Number of cases registered during the year in respect of which Section F of Forms B.D.8. recommends: | ||||
| (a) No treatment | 8 | 2 | – | 28 |
| (b) Treatment (medical, surgical or optical and supervision) | 10 | 15 | – | 27 |
| (ii) Number of cases at (i) (b) above which on follow-up action have received treatment | 2 | 11 | – | 22 |
At the 31st December, 1970, there were 408 persons on the Blind Register.
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