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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
Camberwell 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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Social Conditions of the Area.
There are a number of factory premises in the Borough
engaging in such industries as engineering, printing, mineral water
manufacture, and potted meats, pickles and other food preparations.
The largest industrial undertaking in the Borough, however, is the
South Metropolitan Gas Co.'s works at Old Kent Road, which
provides employment for a considerable number of the inhabitants
in the northern part of Camberwell.
The following particulars relating to unemployment in Camberwell have been provided through the courtesy of the Divisional Manager of the Ministry of Labour.
| Date. | Men. | Women. | Total. | Percentage Rate of Unemployment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938. | Corresponding date in 1937.* | ||||
| 17/1/38 | 6,100 | 2,208 | 8,308 | 9.5 | 8.4 |
| 4/4/38 | 5,692 | 2,227 | 7,919 | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| 18/7/38 | 5,156 | 2,009 | 7,165 | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| 17/10/38 | 5,927 | 2,264 | 8,191 | 9.4 | 7.5 |
* The method of compiling these figures was changed in September, 1937
the effect of this change has been taken into account in the percentages quoted
in the above table in respect of the first three-quarters of 1937.
The Chief Officer of the Public Assistance of the London County Council has also furnished the following information as to the number of persons residing in Camberwell who were in receipt of domiciliary relief during the last week of each quarter of the year 1938.
| Week ended | No. of Persons in Receipt of Domiciliary Relief (excluding Medical Relief only). | No. of Persons in Receipt of Medical Relief only. |
|---|---|---|
| 26/3/38 | 4,807 | 56 |
| 25/6/38 | 4,701 | 44 |
| 24/9/38 | 4,708 | 46 |
| 31/12/38 | 4,992 | 65 |