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Carshalton 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]
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As stated in previous reports, Carshalton is chiefly a dormitory area,
there being little industrial activity actually established within the
district. It is well supplied with open spaces, and a successful issue
to the endeavours made to include The Oaks Estate in the London
Green Belt will ensure an additional island of rusticity in the spreading
tide of urbanisation.
Industry and Employment.
The extent of recorded unemployment at the end of the year was
very comparable with the position 12 months earlier.
In early 1940 the number of unemployed living in Carshalton and registered at the Sutton Exchange was as follows:—
| Men | 573 |
| Women | 308 |
| Boys | 73 |
| Girls | 89 |
| 1043 |
It should be observed that these figures are not complete, since
other residents may be registered as unemployed at other Exchanges.
Public Assistance.
The following information as to public assistance afforded in the
district is supplied by the courtesy of the Chief Public Assistance
Officer of the Surrey County Council:—
Medical Relief: Number of persons from Carshalton admitted
to institutions or hospitals during the 12 months ended
31st December, 1039 88
Number of persons from Carshalton admitted to mental
hospitals 20
Other Relief: Number of persons in receipt of domiciliary assistance on:—
| Men. | Women. | Children. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January, 1939 | 218 | 347 | 631 | 1,196 |
| 1st July, 1939 | 226 | 364 | 637 | 1,227 |
| 31st December, 1939 | 208 | 385 | 658 | 1,251 |
Total amount of domiciliary assistance paid to persons in
residence at Carshalton during the year ,£25,582
Meteorology.
Meteorological apparatus exists in the grounds of The Grove, and
readings are taken each day at 9 a.m., G.M.T.
At the end of this report a table is shown of the recorded averages
for each month of the year.
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