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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
Croydon 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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In the course of the year the social workers have been required to help in
2,250 cases. This excludes the 500 cases referred to the Mental Welfare
Welfare Officers in their statutory capacity.
Details of social work for the year are shown below.
| Subnormal and Severely Subnormal | Mentally III | Others | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cases open 1.1.66 | 527 | 499 | 81 | 1,107 |
| Cases referred during 1966 | 164 | 727 | 264 | 1,155 |
| Cases open 31.12.66 | 491 | 515 | 125 | 1,131 |