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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
Hackney 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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The single women or widows each have a bed-sitting room and a small kitchen,
but share a lavatory. There are three bathrooms to serve the almshouses, and
a bathing rota is arranged by the Caretaker.
(o) SALVATION ARMY. The Salvation Army administers the following four
establishments within the Borough:-
"Crossways", 9 Amhurst Park, Stamford Hill, N. 16, Mother and Baby Home,
which caters for unmarried mothers. Confinements at the Mothers'
Hospital (Salvation Army), Lower Clapton Road. There is accommodation
for 26 mothers and 19 babies. Approximate number of cases during
1958 - 33.
"Lanark House", 13 Laura Place, Clapton, E.5, a Hostel for girls from 15
to 18 years of age. Accommodation 33. Approximate number of cases
during 1958 - 67.
"St. Oswald", 2 Lampard Grove, Stamford Hill, N. 16. Young Women's
Residence. Accommodation - 17. Approximate number of cases during
1958 - 29.
"Sapsworth House", 122-4 Lower Clapton Road, E.5. Young Women's Residence.
Accommodation 15. Approximate number of cases during 1958 - 61.