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Merton and Morden 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]

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Time taken in executing the 813 calls
(from leaving station to return) 718 hours.
Mileage covered 6,817
Average time per call 52.9 mins.
Average distance per call 8.2 miles.
Legislation. The Council adopted a byelaw to control the
burning of trade refuse which was sealed by the Minister of
Health in December, 1938, to come into force on the 1st
January, 1939.

Table: CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES.1.—Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics (provided by theCouncil).

CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES.

1.—Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics (provided by the

Council).

CentreClinicTimes of Clinic
Congregational Hall Morden Road, MertonInfant Welfare ToddlersWednesdays 2—4 p.m. 4th Wednesday in month 10—12 noon.
The Health Centre, Middleton Road, MordenInfant Welfare Toddlers Ante-Natal Dental Post-NatalTuesdays and Fridays 2—4 p.m. Fridays 10—12 noon. Thursdays. 10—12 noon Thursdays 10—12 noon 3rd Saturday in each month, 10—12 noon.
The Parish Hall, Central Road, MordenInfant WelfareTuesdays 10—12 noon Fridays 2—4 p.m.
The Health Centre, Aston Road, Raynes ParkInfant Welfare Toddlers Ante-NatalMondays and Thursdays 2—4 p.m. Fridays 10—12 noon Wednesdays 2—4 p.m. Mondays 10—12 noon. Every Saturday (except 3rd) in each month

Table: 2.—Diphtheria Immunisation Clinics (provided by the Council).

2.—Diphtheria Immunisation Clinics (provided by the Council).

Aston Road, Raynes Park1st and 3rd Wednesday in month at 10 a.m.
The Health Centre, Middleton Road, Morden2nd and 4th Tuesday in month at 10 a.m.