London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
View report page
Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Southall 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]
This page requires JavaScript
Chiropody Service for Old People
This service was continued throughout 1955. Five local chiropodists gave their
services at cheap rates for Old Age Pensioners.
Holidays for Old People
The holiday scheme whereby old people could get a seaside holiday during off season
months of May and September, at reduced rates, continued during 1955, and was operated
by the various Old People's Clubs in the Borough of which there are six.
Other Services
A service for the provision of cheap laundry and a cheap boot and shoe service are
available.
National Assistance Act, 1948, Section 47
National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951
No case was dealt with under these powers during 1955.
24