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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
Merton 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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Four nurses were seconded for training in 1967. The theoretical
part of the training was carried out by the Queen's Institute of District
Nursing in London and the practical part of the training by suitable
and experienced Home Nurses who are willing to undertake this
practical training of Student District Nurses. All four nurses successfully
passed their examinations.
Post-Graduate Courses for District Nurses
During the year nine nurses attended residential refresher courses
of one week's duration and two attended non-residential courses lasting
one day.
The table below gives details of the numbers of cases on the books at the beginning and end of the year, the cases added and disposed of during the period and the age groups into which they fall:—
| Age group | Cases on books at 1.1.67 | Cases added | Cases removed | Cases on books at end of period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 years | 2 | 23 | 20 | 5 |
| 5-64 years | 135 | 591 | 571 | 155 |
| 65 years and over | 639 | 1,305 | 1,274 | 670 |
| Totals | 776 | 1,919 | 1,865 | 830 |
The total number of cases attended during the year was 2,695.
The following table shows the total number of visits made each month:—
| January | 8,360 |
| February | 7,522 |
| March | 8,513 |
| April | 8,106 |
| May | 8,330 |
| June | 7,786 |
| July | 7,992 |
| August | 7,710 |
| September | 7,859 |
| October | 7,826 |
| November | 8,073 |
| December | 8,122 |
| Total | 96,199 |
Marie Curie Foundation Cancer Nursing Service
This Authority acts as agents for the Marie Curie Memorial
Foundation who bear all the costs of the Day and Night Sitting Service
supplied locally to any cancer patient being nursed at home and
in need of additional care, especially night attendance. This service
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