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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE BOROUGH
One change in the physical features of the Borough was the extensive development of the
new town of Thamesmead which has been taking place on the low lying ground bordering the
River Thames at Abbey Wood, and will ultimately provide accommodation for approximately
17,000 additional residents in the Borough.
There is a relatively small number of immigrants in the Borough, the Erith area being the
most popular place of residence.
To assist the Asian immigrants to obtain the maximum benefit from the various services
available in the Borough, an interpreter is employed by the Bexley Council of Social Service,
the local authority making a grant to the Council of Social Service towards her salary. The
interpreter's services are freely available to the various sections of the Health Department as
required. A number of immigrants are employed in the department as medical offices, health
visitors, district nurses, midwives, social workers, etc. which is of great help when dealing with
their compatriots.
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