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It will be observed that only 8% stated that they had stopped smoking and
that after only one or two visits for it was on the second or third visit that
the statement was obtained. Very likely the result was only temporary and it
is proposed to write to the individuals after a suitable lapse of time to
ascertain if they have reverted to smoking again.
The source of referral was as follows:-
Referred by Number Attended Percentage Attended more
only once than once
G.P. 31 15 49 16
Poster (or leaflet) 41 30 74 11
Newspaper 30 16 53 14
Other 4 1 25 3
It should be noticed that although the posters and newspapers were the
most fruitful sources of reference, the percentages attending on one occasion
only, was very high.
RE-HOUSING ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
Regular monthly meetings with representatives from the Housing Department
continued to take place. During the year under review 139 cases were discussed
and 113 placed in various degrees of priority. In each case the precise medical
condition and resultant disability were determined necessitating communication
with the family doctor or with the hospital attended.
NURSING HOMES
There is no change in the number or character of the nursing homes in the
Borough since my last report.
The Byelaws made by the former London County Council in respect of
Nursing Homes continued in force after the reorganisation in 1965, but it
became desirable for this Borough to make its own Byelaws. Accordingly
revised Byelaws were submitted to the Department of Health and Social Security
and were approved on 3rd February 1969.
Crossways, 13 Laura Place, E.5
This home provides places for 20 expectant and nursing mothers and 10
babies. A new warden was appointed in June of this year, to succeed the
previous one on her retirement. An inspecting officer of the Fire Prevention
branch of the London Fire Brigade made recommendations following an inspection
of the premises in August. All of these were found to have been carried out
on subsequent inspection by a principal medical officer. It was agreed that
periodic fire drills would be carried out by a local brigade officer. There
were 43 admissions to the home, of which two were post-natal, during the year.
St. Mary's Home for Mothers & Babies, 153 Stamford Hill, N.16
This home accommodates 22 expectant and nursing mothers and 12 babies.
Advice was given on a number of major repair works necessary on the premises