[Report 1972] / Medical Officer of Health, Worksop Borough.

  • Worksop (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1972
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Credit: [Report 1972] / Medical Officer of Health, Worksop Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Health Visiting By international definition the health visitor is a nurse with post-registration qualification, who provides a continuing service to families and individuals in the community. Her work has five main aspects: 1. The prevention of mental, physical and emotional ill-health and its consequences; 2. Early detection of ill-health and the surveillance of high risk groups; 3. Recognition and identification of need and mobilisation of appropriate resources, whore necessary; 4. Health teaching; 5. Provision of care - this will include support during periods of stress, and advice and guidance in cases of illness as well as in the care and management of children. The health visitor is not,.however, actively engaged in technical nursing procedures. School Health Service The School Health Service (known as the School Medical Service until 1945) started officially in 1908, but its growth was greatly increased by the Education Act of 1944, and the National Health Service Act of 1946. The County Council, as the Local Education Authority, is responsible for the School health Service. The School Health Service includes denistry. This service is provided in a dental clinic at the Health Centre, Newgate Street, Worksop, by appointment. (c) Services provided by the County Council Social Services Department Services for the elderly, mentally and physically handicapped, mentally ill and for deprived children have been amalgamated. The Senior Social Worker in charge of the Worksop Team of Social Workers is Miss B. Miliband, 3, Overend Road, Worksop (Telephone 6241). The Area Director is Mr. T. G. Osborne. Homes for the Aged The National Assistance Act, 1948, places a duty and responsibility on County and County Borough Councils to provide residential accommodation for