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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

Lambeth 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]

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Table: MENTAL HEALTH STATISTICS FOR 1967 HOMES. HOSTELS. SOCIAL CENTRES AND CLUBS AS AT 31st DECEMBER 1967 TABLE 1 - Homes and hostels

MENTAL HEALTH STATISTICS FOR 1967 HOMES. HOSTELS. SOCIAL CENTRES AND CLUBS AS AT 31st DECEMBER 1967 TABLE 1 - Homes and hostels

Age group provided forFor the mentally illFor the subnormal or severely subnormal
Number of premisesNumber of placesNumber of premisesNumber of places
JuniorAdult
1.Under 16-----
2.16 and over-----
3.Junior and adult
4.Total-----
Homes and hostels for the elderly mentally infirm provided under the National Health Service Act, 19465premises-
6places-
Homes and hostels included in line 4 which were specifically provided for the mentally disordered under the National Assistance Act, 19487premises-
8places-

Table: TABLE 2 — Places in homes/hostels made available to or by other authorities or organisations

TABLE 2 — Places in homes/hostels made available to or by other authorities or organisations

Type of authority or organisationFor the mentally illFor the elderly mentally infirmFor the subnormal or severely subnormal
JuniorAdult
Places made available to other authorities or to hospitals.9.Local authority----
10.Hospital----
11.Total