Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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The aged, blind and handicapped in the area have received the
service according to their individual needs and circumstances, varying
from two hours help weekly to twc or three hours daily help.
It is gratifying to report that a number of persons residing in the
Borough have during the year applied to undertake duties as Domestic
Helps. The number of Helps employed daily in the Borough is 104, and
the average weekly number of patients receiving assistance varies
between 350 and 400.
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