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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

Hampstead 1956

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

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Table: NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1948. SECTION 47 The following table summarises the source of information to, and the action taken by, the Department under the above Act.

NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT. 1948. SECTION 47 The following table summarises the source of information to, and the action taken by, the Department under the above Act.

Reported byNo. of casesACTION TAKEN
Voluntary Removal to a Home or HospitalRemoved on Magistrates OrderRemoved by Duly Authorised OfficerRegularly visited at home, together with provision of Home Help, Meals Service, District Nurse, Laundry Service and/or other voluntary services.
Welfare Officer21--1
Neighbour/ Friend125--7
Patient21--1
Councillor11---
Almoner General72--5
Practitioner Hampstead Council of Social1251-6
Service11---
Housing Dept.31-2
Police21--1
Landlord42--2
Relative5--14
District Nurse11---
Public Health Inspector31-11
Home Help Organiser3---3
British Red Cross Scty.11---
Old People's Housing Asscn.11---
60241233