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Sutton 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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Marie Curie Fund
Visits were made whenever necessary during the year concerning
the Marie Curie Fund, chiefly to provide night nurses for the extremely ill.
LAUNDRY SERVICE FOR INCONTINENT PATIENTS NURSED AT HOME
This important service for incontinent patients continued to
operate under the administration of the Health and Welfare Department during
1967-
The figures show an increased demand for service during the
year and it is gratifying to know that some additional degree of comfort is
being afforded to patients in their own homes who are unfortunate enough to
be in need of such personal help.
The following information gives the numbers of patients served
| Total during year | On books at end of year | |
|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Sutton | 98 (77) | 35 (33) |
| London Borough of Merton | 145 (124) | 54 (48) |
| Borough of Epsom and Ewe11 | 1 (1) | - (1) |
| Total | 244 (202) | |
| Number of weekly deliveries | 111 (104) |
DAY NURSERY SERVICE
Children are admitted to the Council®s Day Nursery.
(i) Where the mother is the sole wage earner
(ii) When there is sickness in the family or where home conditions are likely
seriously to prejudice the health of the child exist.
(iii) Where, upon consideration of individual circumstances, it appears to
the Council that admission is necessary in the interests of the child.
The situation of the nursery near to the North West boundary
makes it inaccessable to many parts of the Borough. Consequently 9 (lO) children
normally resident attended the nursery in Middleton Road by arrangement with the
London Borough of Merton and 4(3) children attended nurseries in other Boroughs.
6 (4) children were placed by the Council in private day nurseries. 52 places
are available in the Council's nursery, the average daily attendance at which
was 35-41 (30.44).
Children attending the nursery are medically examined at six monthly
intervals and medical officers and health visitors pay frequent visits.
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