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Poor Law Relief. 15
the Richmond Infirmary, while for infectious diseases, the Council's
Isolation Hospital, containing 50 beds, provides for infectious cases in
the district and for Tuberculosis locally and throughout the County.
POOR LAW AND CHARITABLE RELIEF.
Poor Law Relief During 1914.
182 orders were issued for Medical Attendance as against 250
in 1913.
158 orders were issued for Admission to Workhouse as against
175 in 1913.
31 deaths occurred among Barnes and Mortlake cases in the
Workhouse.
The average number per week in receipt of out-door relief
was 21 males, 67 females and 78 children = 166 as against 166
in 1913.
The Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen Philanthropic Society
was established with the charitable object of seeking out and
relieving cases of distress, and rendering pecuniary assistance
where such assistance may promote the future welfare of the
recipient.