London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Greenwich 1966

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

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(e) the burial and cremation of dead persons where no suitable
alternative arrangements are being made.
(f) temporary protection for property of persons admitted to
hospitals;
(g) the provision and management of workshops and other
occupational centres for the disabled and aged.
(h) arrangements in connection with luncheon clubs and mobile
and other meals services for the sick and aged;
(i) the provision of, and assistance with, social entertainment,
recreation and other amenities for the sick and the aged,
including the disabled and physically handicapped, together
with facilities (whether within or outside the Borough) for
the provision of holiday accommodation either directly by
the Council or through other agencies;
(j) the provision and management of homes for unmarried
mothers;
(k) the provision, regulation and management of such accommodation
for the homeless as may be allocated for the
accommodation of persons or families who might be received
or accommodated on a temporary or transfer basis in the
exercise of the Council's statutory responsibilities under the
National Assistance and associated Acts.