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 Camberwell]
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persons (elected by the four
Vestries in proportion) according
to Eleemosynary
trusts in force at date of
this Scheme, viz.: Not exceeding
24 Almspeople with
residences, one half "Brethren"
and one half "Sisters,"
from respectable persons,
either married or single, who
shall have fallen from better
circumstances, of 60 years of
age or upwards, resident in
Parishes of St. Botolph, St.
Saviour's, St. Luke's, or Camberwell
(alternate ones from
Dulwich), one fourth from
each. Also, when funds
allow, Out-pensioners not
exceeding 32 in all in same
proportion;—50 years of age
at 10s. per week each.
Section 51. — Vests the
right of appointment in either
of the four Vestries.
buildings to be transferred
from Eleemosynary
to College
Endowment, after
paying—
50c Management Expenses
:
(1) For 16 Almspeople
(reduction of
8 from present num.
ber).
(2) Residue for
Pensioners.
51a Almspeople 20s. a
week—paymentonly
may be paid in cash
if Governors so decide.
51b May appoint Medical
Officer, yearly inclusive
salary £20.
51c Present Almshouses
for residence.
51d No absence allowed
for more than 24
hours without consent.
51e Rooms not to be let.
51f Classification of Pensioners:
Class I.—Eight not
less than 20s. nor
I