London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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 1972

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

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Help offered to parents of mentally handicapped children in improving, the environmental
quality of everyday life is scarce, but this should be evaluated in the context
of the general level of social conditions in Lambeth. The lack of specially trained
health visitors and specially trained social workers undoubtedly accentuates shortcomings
of this service.
Suitable placement and education has already been discussed.
FINAL PLACEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY
The final placement in the community is at present carried out by the Social
Services Directorate. It is hoped that in the foreseeable future, more appointments
will occur for favourable placement.
Dr. O. Nietupska
Principal Medical Officer
Medical Examination of Staff

Table: The total number of medical examinations carried out during 1972 were as follows

The total number of medical examinations carried out during 1972 were as follows

DirectorateMenWomenTotal
Health Services2693119
Administration and Legal Services265985
Social Services135724859
Finance281947
Development24636282
Public Services37430404
Amenity Services403878
Housing and Property Services4080120
Management Services261844
Other boroughs9615
LBTC336
LOPWA224
2,063

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Dr. N.C.Walsh
Chief Medical Officer