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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
Tottenham 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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The following table shows the treatment carried out at clinics during the year
| Category | New cases | First attendance during year of old cases | Re-attendances | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly persons | 169 | 85 | 1282 | 1536 |
| Physically handicapped persons | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
| Expectant and nursing mothers | 12 | 1 | 9 | 22 |
| Others | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| School children | 240 | 71 | 1339 | 1650 |
| Total | 422 | 158 | 2631 | 3211 |
Retirement AdviceClinic
This clinic continued to operate during 1962, and with the co operation of the local
offices of the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance, men approaching 65 years of
age were invited to attend for medical examination and advice as to how they might best
enjoy their retirement.
Sessions and attendances were as follows -
| Number of sessions held | 28 | ||
| Number of new cases attended | 40 | ||
| Number of re-attendances | 32 | ||
DOMESTIC HELP SERVICE
(Section 29)
The total number of cases provided with home help during the year was 2028, which
was again a record. The number of new cases is tending to decline slightly and the
bulk of the work continues to be with old people who need permanent help
A free service for mothers suffering from toxaemia in pregnancy was given in four
cases.
The total number of home visits made by the Home Help Organiser and her assistants
during the year was 4710. This was less than the previous year owing to sickness and
shortage of staff.
A neighbourly help service was started during the year and potential good neighbours
have been interviewed. Generally speaking, however, it has been found that neighbours
who are already carrying out small duties for an infirm person prefer to continue on a
neighbourly basis rather than being formally employed and paid for their services.
The following table shows details of the cases served during the year:-