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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Greenwich 1926
The annual report made to the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich for the year 1926
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POOR -LAW RELIEF. The Clerks of the Greenwich and Woolwich Boards of Guardians have been good enough to furnish me with the follow-ing figures for the year ended 1st January. 1927: —
| Greenwich Parish | St. Nicholas Deptford | Charlton and Kidbrooke Parish | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of families in receipt of out-door relief | 6,872 | 1,681 | 1,807 |
| Total amount expended in out-door relief | £95,309 | £25,903 | £17,483 |
| Total number of persons treated in Hospital | 1,967 | 300 | 110 |
| Total number of persons treated medically in their own homes | 1,609 | 492 | 321 |
| Total number of persons admitted to the Work-house | 530 | 89 | 18 |
LEGISLATION IN FORCE.
List of Adoptive Acts, By-laws and Local Regulations
Relating to the Public Health, in Force in the District,
with Date of Adoption.
By-Laws made under Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
Sec. 16 (1).
By-Laws made under Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
Sec. 16 (2).
By-Laws made under Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
Sec. 39 (1).
By-Laws made under Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
Sec. 39 (2).
By-Laws made under Public Health (London) Act, 1891,
Sec. 50.
By-Laws made under Public Health (London) Act, 1891,
Sec. 94.
By-Laws made under Metropolis Local Management Act,
1855, Sec. 202 (Plans).
By-Laws made under Metropolis Local Management Act,
1855, Sec. 202 (Drainage).
By-Laws made under London County Council (General
Powers) Act, 1903. Sec. 54.
Provisions of L.C.C. (General Powers) Act, 1902, as to
Ice Creams.