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 Orpington]
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providing a means of liaison between the numerous Old People's
Clubs in the district, the Committee, through its visiting representatives,
relieves many cases of genuine distress among the aged poor,
from funds generously placed at its disposal.
The close working arrangements with the Health Visitors of the
district established last year through the good offices of the County
Medical Officer of Health have continued, and the two Health
Visitors who joined the Committee have given valuable service."
British Red Cross Society—Medical Loan Depot.
One medical loan depot is in operation in the area, where a
full range of nursing requisites is held and articles are available to
local residents. A small charge is normally made, but, in
necessitous cases, and for most old age pensioners articles are
loaned free.
The address of this depot is 1, Birchwood Road, Petts Wood,
and it is open by appointment. Application should be made to
Mrs. Jones of that address—telephone number Orpington 22083.
LOCAL CLINIC SERVICES.
Child Welfare Centres. | ||
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Chelsfield | Village Hall | 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday in month—afternoon. |
Cudham & Biggin Hill | Sports Pavilion, Biggin Hill | Thursday—afternoon. |
Downe | Village Hall | 1st & 3rd Friday in month —afternoon. |
Farnborough | Methodist Hall | Friday— afternoon. |
Green-Street-Green | Baptist School Room | Friday—morning. |
Knockholt | The Institute | 2nd & 4th Tuesday in month—afternoon. |
Orpington | Methodist Church Hall | Monday, Tuesday & Friday—afternoon. |
Crofton | St. Paul's Church Hall | Monday—afternoon. |
Petts Wood | G.E.A. Hall, Woodhurst Avenue | Monday & Thursday— afternoon. |
St. Mary Cray | Temple Congregational Church Hall | Tuesday & Wednesday —afternoon. |
Pratts Bottom | Village Hall | 2nd & 4th Thursday in month—afternoon. |
Poverest | Coronation Hall, Bridge Road, St. Mary Cray | Each Thursday afternoon. |