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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 1970

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

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Table: STATISTICAL SUMMARY

STATISTICAL SUMMARY

1967196819691970
FOR HAMMERSMITH
HEALTH LAUNDRIES:
Incontinent Section133,857140,303130,578117,186
Departmental Section56,51242,43153,45857,078
Total of all articles laundered190,369182,734184,036174,264
BATHING OF AGED AND INFIRM:
Number of persons assisted18181715
Number of cleansings291308261241
PERSONAL CLEANSING AND TREATMENT:
Pediculosis
Individuals305291267336
Treatments439391343434
Scabies
Individuals463468519527
Treatments907795787882
Other dermatological conditions
Individuals20-197
Treatments41—2112
SPRAYING OF PROPERTY:
Number of premises386446543654
Number of rooms7639731,3911,565
STEAM & CHEMICAL STERILISATION OF BEDDING, CLOTHING, ETC:
Number of collections272385364358
Number of articles8,0299,73610,91411,304
FOR OTHER LOCAL AUTHORITIES
PERSONAL CLEANSING:
Individuals394361350523
Treatments584604588840

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CORONER'S COURT AND PUBLIC MORTUARY
These buildings, which are situated in a central part of the Borough
within easy reach of the excellent travel facilities in Hammersmith Broadway,
are the property of the Council.
The Coroner's Court and ancilliary offices are leased to the Greater
London Council who are responsible for this aspect of the service.
The Court Room is well equipped with adequate accommodation for Jury,
Press, and public in addition to Counsel and Officials. Microphones are
provided for the Coroner and Witnesses with an amplifier to ensure that all
speach is clearly audible throughout the Court. Linked to this system
is a tape recorder for use by the Coroner. Offices are provided for the
Coroner and his officers with adequate waiting rooms and toilet facilities.
B.40