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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
Fulham 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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Part VIII of the Act. (Outwork)
Part VIII of the Act, (Outwork)
| Nature of Work. | No, of Outworkers on List. |
|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel (Making etc) | 64 |
| Household Linen | 7 |
| Lace, Lace Curtains & Nets | 2 |
| Furniture & Upholstery | 8 |
| Locks, Latches & Keys | 1 |
| Paper Bags | 3 |
| The making of Boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof, made wholly or partially of paper | 2 |
| Carding etc, of buttons | 1 |
| Stuffed Toys | 5 |
| Cosaques, Christmas Crackers, and Stockings etc,, | 1 |
| Lampshades | 1 |
| TOTAL | 95 |
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
The above Act, which came into force in July, had
particular reference under two of its Sections to the duties of
the Public Health Authorities, These two Sections are as follows:-
Section 47. Removal to suitable premises of persons in need of
care and attention .
Only one case occurred in which it was necessary to take
action under this Section. The details are as follows:-
Mrs. Elizabeth Isabella Dobritzhoper of 15, Mitford Buildings,
was removed to Fulham Hospital, to be detained and maintained
therein for the space of 3 months, on the 22nd November, 1948, by
order of the West London Police Court.
This person was aged 81 and had no near relatives or anyone
to look after her. The room occupied was in an insanitary condition,
so much so that the Hone Helps, after locking after her for a
considerable period, refused to attend her any longer as the smell
and conditions of the room were so bad,
Mrs. Dobritzhoper was eventually removed from Fulham
Hospital to Tooting Bee Hospital.