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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
East Ham 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Home Helps.
During 1934, 12 suitable applicants were registered as Home
Helps and 15 applications were received for the services of Home
Helps.
Maternity Boxes.
Maternity Boxes containing clothing and necessities for newborn
babies are available upon application to the Senior Health
Visitor.
These were provided by means of a grant from the Mayor's
Fund at the request of Mrs. Alderman Taylor, Vice-Chairman of
the Committee.
Unemployment and Outdoor Assistance.
Extent of Unemployment during 1934.
Mr. D. G. Bolton, Manager, East Ham Employment
Exchange, has kindly supplied the following statistics :—