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Merton and Morden 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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Time taken in executing the 897 calls
(from leaving station to return) 785 hours.
Mileage covered 7,487
Average time per call 52.5 mins.
Average distance per call 8.3 miles.
Legislation. No Local Acts, Special Orders, General
Adoptive Acts or Bye-laws applicable to this district came into
operation during the year other than Building Bye-laws made
under the Public Health Act, 1936, which were confirmed by
the Minister of Health on the 23.rd May, 1939, and came into
operation on the 1st July, 1939.
CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES.
1.—Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics (provided by the
Council).
| Centre | Clinic | Times of Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Congregational Hall Morden Road, Merton | Infant Welfare | Wednesdays 2—4 p.m. |
| Toddlers | 4th Wednesday in month 10—12 noon. | |
| The Health Centre, Middleton Road, Morden | Infant Welfare | Tuesdays and Fridays 2—4 p.m. |
| Toddlers | Fridays 10—12 noon. | |
| Ante-Natal | Thursdays 10—12 noon | |
| Dental | Thursdays 10—12 noon | |
| Post-Natal | 3rd Saturday in each month, 10—12 noon. | |
| The Parish Hall, Central Road, Morden | Infant Welfare | Tuesdays and Fridays 10—12 noon |
| Fridays 2—4 p.m. | ||
| The Health Centre, Aston Road, Raynea Park | Infant Welfare | Mondays and Thursdays 2—4 p.m. |
| Fridays 10—12 noon | ||
| Toddlers | Wednesdays 2—4 p.m. | |
| Ante-Natal | Mondays 10— 12 noon. Every Saturday (except 3rd) in each month, 10—12 noon. | |
| Dental | Fridays 10—12 noon. |
2.—Diphtheria Immunisation Clinics (provided by the Council).
| Blakesley House, Kingston Road, Merton | 1st and 3rd Tuesday in month at 10 a.m. |
| The Health Centre, Middleton Road, Morden | 2nd and 4th Tuesday in month at 10 a.m. |