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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 1927
The annual report made to the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich for the year 1927
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Miller General Hospital admitted, treated and maintained
421 Greenwich persons for an average of twenty days
as against 339 last year. 7,744 Out-patients have also been
treated, the total attendances being approximately 44,165.
Blackheath and Charlton Cottage Hospital admitted
255 In-patients from Greenwich, the average duration of stay
being 25 days ; and also treated 712 Out-patients who made
3,286 attendances for this purpose.
POOR-LAW RELIEF. The Clerks of the Greenwich and Woolwich Boards of Guardians have been good enough to furnish me with the following figures for the year ended 31st December, 1927:-
| Greenwich Parish | St. Nicholas Deptford | Charlton and Kidbrooke Parish | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of families in receipt of out-door relief | 2,339 | 951 | 820 |
| Total amount expended in out-door relief | £81,728 | £18,277 | £16,732 |
| Total number of persons treated in Hospital | 2,335 | 240 | 175 |
| Total number of persons treated medically in their own homes | 1,200 | 100 | 371 |
| Total number of persons admitted to the Work-house | 541 | 65 | 24 |
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).