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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 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: WELFARE OF THE AGED Throughout the year, a total of 1170 cases were dealt with by the Department, compared with 834 in 1963. 3229 visits were made, of which 3165 were by the Women Health Officers for old people.

WELFARE OF THE AGED Throughout the year, a total of 1170 cases were dealt with by the Department, compared with 834 in 1963. 3229 visits were made, of which 3165 were by the Women Health Officers for old people.

Cases visitedNew Cases visitedPreviously known cases re-visitedVisits
1,170269901Woman Officers:-
Initial256
Re-visits2,489
No access420
Total3,165

Table: Action Taken:-Recommended for:

Action Taken:-Recommended for:

Home Help and/or Meals on Wheels137
Bathing, cleansing16
District Nurse24
Almshouse or Charities Pension3
Laundry service13
Admission to Pt. III accom.25
Admission to hospital11
Chiropody treatment30
Admitted to Hospital87
Old People's Homes14
Referred to:
L.C.C. Welfare Department (mental health, provision of equipment etc.)7
Old People's Welfare Committee20
Private Doctors82
National Assistance Board13
Gas, Electricity, Boards10
Total492

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OLD PEOPLE'S WELFARE COMMITTEE
The following is an extract from the Annual Report of Mrs.
L. Dean, Organising Secretary of the Southwark Old People's
Welfare Committee:-
"The usual activities at St. Alban's Hall have continued
throughout the year, shared by more and more old people. The
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