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Bromley 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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Ambulance Service.
The main depot for this area is at 12. Hayes Lane. Bromley.
At the present time there are 29 ambulances and 20 sitting case cars
based at this depot, the majority of which are radio controlled.
Domestic Help Service.
Applications for this service should be made to the District
Organiser. Municipal Offices, Bromley.
During the year 1955 this service continued to be in great
demand, especially for old people and cases of illness in the home.
The following cases received assistance during the year:—
| Maternity (expectant mothers) | 94 |
| Tuberculosis | 9 |
| Aged | 360 |
| Others | 225 |
| Total | 688 |
Home Nursing Service.
At the present time a day service only is given, and is obtainable
on medical certification.
There are 9 nurses (8 female and 1 male) working in the area.
LOCAL CLINIC SERVICES.
| Ante-Natal Clinics. | ||
| North Clinic, Station Road | Thursday | p.m. |
| South Clinic, Princes Plain | Monday | p.m. |
| Hayes School Clinic, George Lane | Wednesday | p.m. |
| Child Welfare Centres. | ||
| North Clinic, Station Road | Wednesday | p.m. |
| South Clinic, Princes Plain | Tuesday | p.m. |
| William Morris Hall, Masons Hill. | Monday & Thursday | p.m. |
| First Aid Post, Southlands Road | Wednesday & Friday | p.m. |
| Village Hall. Hayes | Tuesday | p.m. |
| Village Hall, Keston | First and third Thurs. in every month | p.m. |
| St. Andrew's Hall, Burnt Ash Lane | Wednesday | p.m. |
| Minor Ailment Clinics (Schools). | ||
| North Clinic, Station Road | Monday to Friday | a.m. |
| South Clinic, Princes Plain | Monday to Friday | a.m. |
| Medical Room, Hayes School, George Lane | Monday to Friday | a.m. |
| Medical Room, Burnt Ash School | Monday to Thursday | a.m. |
| Medical Room, Southborough School | Mon., Wed. & Fri | a.m. |
| Medical Room, Aylesbury Rd. School | Mon., Wed. & Fri | a.m. |