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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

Orpington 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]

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and every Thursday to Orpington, Petts Wood, St. Mary Cray,
Knockholt, Cudham, Farnborough and Green-Street-Green districts.
Approximately ninety-five old people are now catered for in this
way and all express their appreciation of this excellent two-course
meal which costs them 1s. only.
Orpington and District Tuberculosis Care Committee.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade.
Orpington Old People's Welfare Committee.
Over 60's Club.
These four services have been reported upon fully in previous
reports, and they are continuing to do very valuable work in the care
of the sick and the aged.

Table: LOCAL CLINIC SERVICES.

LOCAL CLINIC SERVICES.

Child Welfare Centres.
ChelsfieldReading Room1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday in month—afternoon.
Cudham and Biggin HillSports Pavilion, Biggin HillThursday—morning and afternoon.
DowneGospel Hall1st and 3rd Wednesday in month—afternoon.
FarnboroughMethodist HallFriday—afternoon.
Green-Street-GreenBaptist School RoomFriday—afternoon.
KnockholtThe Institute2nd and 4th Tuesday in month—afternoon.
OrpingtonMethodist Church HallMonday and Tuesday— —afternoon.
CroftonSt. Paul's Church HallMonday—afternoon.
Petts WoodSports Pavilion, Eynsford CloseMonday and Thursday— afternoon.
St. Mary CrayTemple Congregational Church HallTuesday and Wednesday —afternoon.
Pratts BottomVillage Hall2nd and 4th Thursday in month—afternoon.
Ante-Natal Clinics.
Cudham and Biggin HillSports Pavilion, Biggin HillEvery Wednesday in month—morning.
Green-Street-GreenBaptist School RoomFriday—morning.
OrpingtonMethodist Church HallTuesday and Friday— morning.
Petts WoodSports Pavilion, Eynsford CloseTuesday—afternoon.
St. Mary CrayTemple Congregational Church HallFriday—morning.