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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
Islington 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Establishment of Manual Workers—31.12.70.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Bathing Attendants 8
Drivers 6
Porter Cleaner 2
Female Cleaner, Supervisor 1
Female Cleaners 4
Washing machine attendants 2
Rodent Operative Chargehand 1
Rodent Operatives 8
MEALS SERVICE
Cook (32% hours) 1
Assistant Cook (2 x 32½ hours) 2
Kitchen Helpers (3 x 32½ hours; 1 x 20 hours) 4
Drivers (20 hours each) 14
Helpers (20 hours each) 14
HOME HELP SERVICE
Total Home Helps (hours) 6400
HEADQUARTERS AND PERSONAL HEALTH
Hours per week
Attendants 155
Cleaners 1159
Cooks 344
Guides 303
Kitchen Helpers 211
Laundresses 182
Needlewoman 40
Porter/Cleaner 24
Stoker/Handyman 120
Handyman/Driver 40
Handyman 15
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