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Acton 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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18
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.
Although many parts of St. Pancras are inhabited by persons who are in good financial
circumstances, a large proportion of the Borough is working class in character.
Unemployment and irregular employment are factors which lead to under-nourishment,
and are associated with inadequate housing accommodation and overcrowding, and so affect the
public health adversely.

Table: In this connection the following particulars for the past three years with reference to the amount of out-door relief granted by the Public Assistance Authority and the number of persons registered as unemployed is of interest. They have been provided by Mr. B. Chapman, local Public Assistance Officer, and the Statistics Branch of the Ministry of Labour.

In this connection the following particulars for the past three years with reference to the amount of out-door relief granted by the Public Assistance Authority and the number of persons registered as unemployed is of interest. They have been provided by Mr. B. Chapman, local Public Assistance Officer, and the Statistics Branch of the Ministry of Labour.

Half-year endingAverage weekly No. of persons receiving out-relief.Average weekly cost of relief.
£
March 193440171293
September 193439481335
March 193542231604
September 193539461507
March 193639861649
September 193635241365

Table: Number of unemployed :—

Number of unemployed :—

Men.Women.Juveniles.Total.
At January, 1934656712982418106
At January, 1935453812201415899
At January, 1936519812551376590
At January, 1937448211691435794

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GENERAL INFORMATION.
Institutional Provision for Unmarried Mothers.
The Main Memorial Home, 49, Cartwright Gardens, W.C. 1, provides accommodation
for young unmarried women expecting for the first time to become mothers. The Home is
maintained by funds obtained from voluntary sources, but a grant is made by the Ministry of
Health.
St. Margaret's Home, 13, Burton Street, W.C.I (Tel. Euston 1170). This Rescue
Home, maintained entirely by funds from voluntary sources, provides accommodation for young
women and babies requiring care and supervision, and endeavours to find suitable situations
for those capable of work.