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GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH
SERVICES IN THE BOROUGH.
HOSPITALS.
"Farkside" Maternity Home, Ravenscourt Park, W.6.—
This Home consisted of 20 beds and was opened by the Council
in September, 1919, for the reception of maternity cases.
In September, arrangements were completed with the
Hammersmith Board of Guardians for the transfer of the
Home to a Special Ward, consisting of 14 beds, at the
Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, W.12.
As a result, the Home at Ravenscourt Park was closed on
the 30th September, 1926.
West London Hospital.—This is a general hospital, supported
by voluntary contributions, situate in Hammersmith
Road, and having accommodation for 225 beds (including
cots and private wards).
INSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT FOR UNMARRIED
MOTHERS.
St. Margaret's Hostel, 466, Uxbridge Road, W.12.—
Accommodation for 10 mothers and their infants. This hostel
is conducted by a voluntary society towards which the Minis
try of Health contributes.
Hammersmith and Chiswick Refuge for Friendless Girls,
36, Glenthorne Road, W.6.—Accommodation for 8 mothers
and their infants. Supported by voluntary subscriptions.
AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
Infectious Cases.-Provision for the removal of infectious
cases is made by the Metropolitan Asylums Board.
Non-Infectious and Accident Cases.—Ambulances for the
removal of non-infectious cases are provided by the Metropolitan
Asylums Board, on payment of a small fee. Ambulances
for accident cases are provided by the London County
Council.
Maternity Cases.—The London Ambulance Service provided
by the London County Council is available for the conveyance
of women to "Parkside" Maternity Home, Du Cane
Road, W.12, between the hours of 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.
CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES.
Hammersmith Infant Welfare Association.
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