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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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The number of domestic helps employed has risen to 120 in order to cope with
an ever expanding service. These 'wonderful women', in addition to fulfilling
their official function, provide comfort and companionship to many lonely and
housebound people.
The following table shows the help given to various categories during 1968
| Cases Helped 1961 | Hours of Service 1961 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Chronic Sick (over 65 yrs.) | 458 | 70,339 |
| Chronic Sick (under 65 yrs.) | 116 | 24,206 |
| Aged (over 65 yrs.) | 122 | 19,401 |
| Maternity | 48 | 2,753 |
| Tuberculosis | 19 | 3,877 |
| Acute Sick | 18 | 1,165 |
| Other Cases | 11 | 1,351 |
| 792 | 123,092 |
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