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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
West Ham 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Venereal Diseases.
Utilisation of Facilities at Hostels, 1936.
Particulars of the work done on behalf of the participating
authorities by the hostels in the scheme for the year ended 31st
December, 1936. These institutions are as follows:—
Royal Free—20-22 Highbury Quadrant, N.
Royal Free—62 Regents Park Road, N.VV.
St. Thomas'—148 Lambeth Road, S.E.
Salvation Army—122-4 Lower Clapton Road, E.
Salvation Army—126-8 Lower Clapton Road, E.
West London Mission—35 Parkhurst Road, N.7.
The following table shows the allocation of the patients received at these institutions, to the areas in the scheme:—
| Area | No. of patients | Aggregate No. of days in residence | Percentage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| London County | 145 | 14,210 | 60.48 |
| Middlesex | 23 | 1,849 | 7.87 |
| Essex | 9 | 1,117 | 4.76 |
| Surrey | 21 | 2,424 | 10.3 |
| Kent | 13 | 1,679 | 7.15 |
| Herts | 13 | 1,705 | 7.26 |
| Bucks | 4 | 310 | 1.32 |
| East Ham | 1 | 202 | .86 |
| West Ham | — | — | — |
| Croydon | — | — | — |
| 229 | 23,496 | 100.0 |