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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
Crayford 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA.
Public Health Officers.
Medical Officer of Health (part time).
C. M. Ockwell, M.D.(Lond.), F.R.C.S.(Eng.), D.P.H.
(Cambss).
Sanitary Inspectors (whole time).
R. Milligan, Cert. R. San.I., M.S.I.A,
F.C. Weston A.R.S.I., M.S.I.A., Cert. S.I.B.
Health Visitors (whole time).
Miss E. B. Kiddell resigned 31st March, 1945.
Miss I. E. Smith, S.R.N., S.C.M. Health Visitors'
Cert.
Miss A. E. Webster appointed 14th May, 1945.
The Senior Health Visitor, Miss E. B. Kiddell,
retired on the 31st March, 1945. A sealed copy of the
Council's Resolution of appreciation of her services, extending
over a period of 21 years was presented to Miss
Kiddell.
Laboratory Facilities.
The following specimens were sent to the County Laboratory from the District:—
| Swabs | 29 |
| Sputa | 66 |
| Others | 7 |
| School Milk Tubercle Bacilli | 2 |
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE FACILITIES.
Ante-Natal Clinics.
One session per week is held at the Council's
Ante-natal Clinic at the Town Hall. 205 women made
585 attendances.
X-rays.
Nine Expectant Mothers were referred to the County
Hospital for X-ray examination.
Obstetric Consultant.
Abnormalities in connection with Maternity Cases
are recommended for examination when necessary, to the
Council's Obstetric Consultant at Guy's Hospital.
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