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

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

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    Periods of emergency. After the fuel crisis it was worthwhile considering any lessons learnt from the situations arising which might be relevant in other emergency situations. (a) Were guardrails and handrails found to be adequate at home and in the town ? (b) Appreciation that adjusting gas cylinders ” should not be carried out with naked flames around. (Camping equipment). (c) Consideration of more satisfactory alternative temporary lighting to candles — a source of danger to many. (d) The value of possessing a transistor set as well as a television set was demonstrated. Is this a matter which “ organisations ” might interest themselves in when considering the needs of older and disabled people. Much kindness and neighbourliness was shown during this period. Our thanks should go to all those who assisted others and to the many members of the Social Services who carried out much excellent work. Inquiry into severe physical disablement. The British Medical Journal of 13th May, 1972 quotes as follows :— “ In a written answer on 26 April Sir KEITH JOSEPH said that Baroness Sharp had agreed to conduct a comprehensive inquiry whose terms of reference were ' to re-examine the limitations imposed upon persons whose mobility is reduced by severe physical disablement not occasioned by old age and the means by which those limitations can be mitigated, having regard to the needs and circumstances of the disabled people and to the help in cash or kind which the available resources permit or could permit from the various agencies with responsibilities for such persons.’ Her report would be published. Lady Sharp would be pleased to receive the views of interested organizations and individuals. Mr. J. Muir had been appointed secretary to the inquiry and evidence could be sent to him at the Department of Health and Social Security, Government Buildings, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, Lancashire.” Care of Disabled. The British Red Cross Society in their July Bulletin illustrate the arrangements which can be made to help the disabled. For instance — “ Tutankhamun Exhibition — Entry for the Disabled : Any Disabled person wishing to go to the Tutankhamun exhibition at the British Museum, should write to the Warden of the Front Hall, British Museum, London, W.C.I., stating the date and time of the proposed visit, and whether he or she wishes to borrow a wheelchair. The visitor will then have no need to queue.” This type of care might be remembered on other occasions.