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Ruislip-Northwood 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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ANTE-NATAL AND POST-NATAL CLINICS
Any expectant mother may obtain advice and medical supervision of pregnancy at the following Centres. In addition, Relaxation Exercise Classes are held at Northwood and Eastcote House Clinics for cases specially recommended. An appointment for post-natal examination can be obtained on request at any of these Clinics.
| NORTHWOOD | Ryefield Court, Ryefield Crescent. Wednesday, 1.30 p.m. |
| EASTCOTE | Wednesday, 1.30 p.m. Second and Fourth Wednesdays in month, Midwives only session |
| RUISLIP MANOR | School, Dawlish Drive. Thursday, 1.30 p.m. Second and Fourth Thursdays in month, Midwives only session |
| SOUTH RUISLIP | Monday, 1.30 p.m. (Midwives only session) First and Third Wednesdays in month at 1. 30 p. m. |
SCHOOL CLINICS
Sessions are held as under, exclusively for school children:-
NORTHWOOD Ryefield Court, Ryefield Crescent
Tuesdays, 9.30 a.m.
RUISLIP MANOR The Clinic, Lady Bankes School,
Dawlish Drive.
Fridays, 9.30 a.m.
RUISLIP Manor Farm
Tuesdays, 9. 30 a. m.
DENTAL CLINICS
Dental treatment is available for school children, expectant
and nursing mother? and children under five years. Appointments
are made only through the School Medical or Infant Welfare Services.
HEALTH VISITING
This service makes available practical advice on all matters
relating to the health of the family. Qualified Health Visitors
(who are also the School Nurses) are in attendance at clinic sessions
and also visit homes where there are babies and young children.
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