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
Southwark 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Department Laundry
In addition to the washing of towels, wraps etc. used during
the treatment of cases, the following articles were laundered:
Hand towels 1805
Roller towels 266
Dusters & Swabs 651
Table cloths 7
Overalls 3
Effects destroyed on request or following death.
Verminous 2 tons 12 cwts.
Disinfestation and Disinfection of Premises and Trade Goods
(Bugs, Fleas, Cockroaches, moths, flies, beetles, etc)
Domestic dwellings 1067 rooms
Business premises 5
Public Conveniences 438
Institutions, Public
buildings etc. 31 rooms and passages
8 complete sections
Goods disinfected 2 consignments of rags
Sundry items from
hospitals 9 collections.
National Assistance Act (Burials)
Enquiries on 12 deaths.
Bathing of Aged Persons (No. of Baths)
96 at home. 74 at Centre.
Incontinent Laundry Service
Articles Laundered (Southwark) (weight 16,367 lbs)
Sheets 2,883
Draw Slips 2,186
Pillow Slips 1,411
Blankets 186
Clothing
articles 13,319
Quilts 306
Articles Laundered (Lambeth)
Total weight 29,167 lbs.