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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
Lewisham 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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HOME DIALYSIS
Three cases were referred to the department during 1970 for the adaptation of a
room to house the artificial kidney machine and other equipment.
Unfortunately one of the patients died before the alterations could be carried
out. The second case was in a ground floor flat owned by the Greater London Council
and the third case was an owner-occupier. The alterations to these two cases were
carried out by the Housing and Estates Department without cost to the occupiers.
MORTUARIES, CREMATIONS, BURIALS AND EXHUMATIONS
Mortuaries
The two public mortuaries situated in the Borough serve other areas as well as
Lewisham.
| Lewisham Mortuary | Deptford Mortuary | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodies received from hospitals etc. | 856 | 517 | 1,373 |
| Others | 419 | 271 | 690 |
| Totals | 1,275 | 788 | 2,063 |
Cremations and Burials
| Cemetery | No. of burials |
|---|---|
| Hither Green | 964 |
| Grove Park | 255 |
| Ladywell | 62 |
| Brockley | 63 |
| Total | 1,344 |
There were 1,278 cremations carried out at Hither Green Crematorium after
certifications by the Medical Officer of Health or deputy as Crematorium Referee.
One exhumation took place at a Council cemetery during the year.
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