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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
Hillingdon 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]
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Of the 8 families resident in Mead House on 1st April, 1965, only 1 originated from Hillingdon
Borough. On 31st December, 1965, 3 out of 8 families were from Hillingdon.
The following is a summary of admissions and discharges:—
| Admitted | Rehoused by Hillingdon | Discharged rehoused by Other L.A. | Discharged to other address | To Mead House |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | |||
| At 31st December, 1965, the total number of persons in the Hostels was as follows:— | ||||
| 13 Men | 14 Women | 50 Children | ||
| 7 Men | 8 Women | 32 Children | ||
Altogether 80 enquiries were received from families who were homeless or about to become
homeless. The department was able to advise many of these families who eventually were able to
solve their own problems.
In 2 cases, following intensive casework, eviction was actually prevented.
Throughout there was close liaison with the Housing Department and the other agencies
concerned with these families.
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