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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
Barking 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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DOMESTIC HELP SERVICE
There was an increase in the number of hours of domestic help given this year, the total being 105,104.
| Year | Number of Helps Employed | Number of Cases Helped | Total Hours Worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 55 | 387 | 80,699 |
| 1951 | 49 | 327 | 70,611 |
| 1952 | 84 | 318 | 85,743 |
| 1953 | 89 | 384 | 105,121 |
| 1954 | 89 | 503 | 101,960 |
| 1955 | 90 | 556 | 105,104 |
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