[Report 1934] / Medical Officer of Health, Grays Thurrock U.D.C.

  • Grays Thurrock (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1934
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Credit: [Report 1934] / Medical Officer of Health, Grays Thurrock U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The Hospital Home Comforts Committee, estab- lished in 1926, with the Medical Officer of Health as Chairman, has continued its useful career. Its object is to establish Centres whereat articles for use in a sick room may be obtained at nominal loan charges. The under-mentioned Centres have been established. Glasson House, High Street, Grays. Open 2-4 p.m. The Vicarage, Tilbury. [daily. 4 Morley Square, Chadwell-St.-Mary. Council School, Stanford-le-Hope. 33 Second Avenue, West Thurrock. 29 Jarrah Cottages, Purfleet. The Green, South Ockendon. The Rectory, Orsett. Church Institute, Aveley. Articles Loaned, 1934 (Grays Depot). Air Rings 50 Air Beds 8 Air Pillows 8 Bedpans 60 Bed Rests 21 Bed Cradles 6 Crutches 48 pairs Hotwater Bottles 2 Waterproof Sheets 21 Bronchitis Kettles 11 Invalid Chairs .... 28 Feeding Cups .... 3 Douche Cans 1 Sputum Mugs .... 1 Bed Table 1 Water Pillow 1 Breast Pumps .... 6 Ice Caps 3 Urinal Bottles 12 Enemas 6 This Committee maintains a register of persons with nursing experience and of domestic helpers avail- able for day or night engagement in cases of illness. The service is greatly in demand at all times of the year, thanks in great measure to the support accorded it by the local medical practitioners.