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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

Lambeth 1970

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

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MENTAL HEALTH
HOMES, HOSTELS, SOCIAL CENTRES AND CLUBS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 1970

Table: TABLE 1 — Homes and hostels

TABLE 1 — Homes and hostels

Age group provided forFor the mentally illFor the mentally handicapped or severely mentally handicapped
Number of premisesNumber of placesNumber of premisesNumber of places
JuniorAdult
1. Under 16
2. 16 and over
3. Junior and adult
4. Total
Homes and hostels for the elderly mentally infirm provided under the National Health Service Act 1946.5premises
6places
Homes and hostels included in line 4 which were specifically provided for the mentally disordered under the National Assistance Act 1948.7premises
8places

Table: TABLE 2 - Places in homes/hostels made available to or by other authorities or organisations

TABLE 2 - Places in homes/hostels made available to or by other authorities or organisations

Type of authority or organisationFor the mentally illFor the elderly mentally infirmFor the mentally handicapped or severely mentally handicapped
JuniorAdult
Places made available to other authorities or to hospitals (Include in table 1)9Local authority
10Hospital
11Total