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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
Hammersmith 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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During the year 71 certificates have been signed authorising
the laundering of bed linen, etc., and 16 persons have benefited.
It must be emphasised that this is essentially a service which
covers only those cases falling within the terms of Section 122
of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
Cleansings carried out during the year included:—
| Blankets | 33 |
| Sheets | 183 |
| Quilts | 11 |
| Clothing | 72 |
| Sundries | 180 |
| 479 |