London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Greenwich 1921
The annual report made to the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich for the year 1921
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rooms under conditions of privacy at an average cost of Is. per
tneal.
The following figures show the work carried out at the various Infant Consultation Centres and Ante-Natal Clinics : —
| Borough Hall. | Victoria Hall and Conduit House. | Sunfields Mem. Schoolroomand Shooters Hill Road. | Albany Institute. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendances | 9,774 | 6,802 | 4,381 | 2,834 |
| New Cases | 776 | 570 | 259 | 218 |
| Medical Consultations | 4,687 | 3,498 | 2,211 | 1,490 |
| Nursing mothers seen by Doctors | 1,885 | 1,552 | 890 | 316 |
( The children are weighed and advice given to the Mothers at every
attendance.)
Number of cases attending Ante-Natal Clinic 285
Number of Attendances 592
The total attendances of babies at our Creche during the year
were 2,896.
Minor Ailment Centre, Borough Hall.—This Centre provides
for the treatment of children from such minor ailments arising
from ear, nose or throat trouble, eczema, etc.
During the year 45 cases attended, the number of attendances
being 145.
The following continue their good work in the Borough : —
London County Council School Clinic.
Health Centre, Deptford Green.
Miss McMillan's Infant Creche and Cleansing Station,
Well ington Street.
Albany Institute Infant Consultation Creche and Babies'
Home.