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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 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth, Metropolitan Borough of]
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ADDENDUM—
| Nature of help given. | Through National Insurance. | Through Charitable Societies. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sanatoria, Homes, Tuberculosis Hospitals, &c:— Patients sent to Sanatoria | 77 | 58 | 135 |
| Patients sent to Homes | 1 | 38 | 39 |
| Patients sent to Tuberculosis Hospitals | 11 | 50 | 61 |
| Patients boarded out in the country | - | 23 | 23 |
| 2. Other help:— Patients given extra food (milk, eggs, &c.) | 12 | 114 | 126 |
| Patients given extra clothing (blankets and bedding) | - | 27 | 27 |
| Patients allowed the use of shelters | - | 10 | 10 |
| Patients provided with nurses for prolonged periods | - | 14 | 14 |
| Patients who had suitable work found for them | - | 12 | 12 |
| Other matters (not classified above, e.g., false teeth, surgical appliances, financial help, &c., provided) | - | 60 | 60 |
| Totals | 101 | 406 | 507 |