[Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Burnley County Borough.

  • Burnley (England). County Borough Council.
Date:
1954
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Credit: [Report 1954] / Medical Officer of Health, Burnley County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ] 60 Nursing Requisites Loaned during 1954. Mackintosh Sheets .... .... 160 Bed Pans .... 195 Air Rings 102 Urinals 48 Wheel Chairs 36 Back Rests 54 Leg Rests 8 Crutches (pairs) .... .... 3 Walk Aid 7 Air-Beds.... r 18 Feeding Cups 10 Weighing Scales (prs.) 2 Sheets 3 Blankets 3 Mattress Protector 1 Bed Tables 3 Inhalers 3 Bed Blocks (set) 4 Sputum Cups .... 2 Mattresses .... 4 Pillows .... 7 Pillow Cases .... 3 Bedsteads 1 Bed Cradles 10 Ice Bag .... 1 Commode 3 Steam Kettle 2 Total .... 694 Health Education. No special campaign of health education was undertaken during 1954, but talks to small groups of persons in various organisations were again given by members of the staff. Displays of material provided by the Central Council for Health Education were arranged. Pamphlets were distributed at clinics. Film strips were used to illustrate talks, especially those given by health visitors to mothers amending infant welfare centres. National Assistance Act, 1948, Section 47. It was not necessary to proceed under Section 47 of the National Assist- ance Act, 1951, as amended, for the compulsory removal to hospital or other place of persons suffering from chronic disease, or aged and infirm, who were not receiving proper care and attention. Several such persons were persuaded to accept suitable accommodation. National Assistance Act, 1948, Part III. Welfare of the Blind, Deaf or Dumb and other Permanently Handicapped Persons:—The Social Services Committee is responsible for carrying out the powers and duties of the Council with respect to residential accommodation for the aged and infirm and welfare services for blind, deaf or dumb and other handicapped persons under Part III and IV of the Act (except Section 41) and the Regulations made thereunder. Moorfields,” which is that portion of the Burnley General Hospital which provides accommodation for non-sick persons under Part III of the National Assistance Act, has accommodation for 244 adults. This has been fully occupied during the year. “ Healey Grange ” has accommodation for 30 women. The adaptations to Healey Mount and St. John’s Vicarage, for additional hostel accommodation, are not yet completed. Deaf Persons. The Social Services Committee and the North and East Lancashire Association for the Welfare of the Deaf co-operate to ensure adequate welfare arrangements for the deaf and dumb of the Borough. A Social Centre for the deaf is provided by the Association. The Authority makes a contribution to the Association, based on the number of deaf persons in the Borough.