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Kensington and Chelsea 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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The Council decided in July, 1968, to implement in full the provisions
of the National Health Service (Family Planning) Act, 1967, and the service
is available to all borough residents, whether married or unmarried, over
the age of 16 years. The Council accept financial responsibility for advice,
treatment and appliances supplied except in those cases where there
has been no recommendation on medical or medico-social grounds, when the
woman is expected to pay for her own pills and appliances. Where the
recipient is deemed to be in necessitous circumstances, i.e. is receiving,
or eligible to receive, supplementary benefit, the Council undertake payment
in full. During 1969, the Council met the cost of family planning
help for 3.197 residents.
The total number of patients (including non-borough residents) dealt with at the Family Planning Association's clinics in Kensington and Chelsea during the year is summarised as follows:-
| Number of new patients during year | Total number of patients (old and new) | Total clinic sessions | Total doctor's sessions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kensington Marriage Welfare Centre, Telford Road | 2,129 | 12,330 | 570 | 979 |
| Kensington Clinic 9 Holland Street | 267 | 1,215 | 50 | 79 |
| Chelsea Clinic Violet Melchett Health Centre | 193 | 890 | 52 | 52 |
| Chelsea Clinic St. Stephens Hospital | 760 | 4,346 | 112 | 262 |
| St. Charles Hospital | 138 | 391 | 34 | 34 |
| TOTALS | 3,487 | 19,172 | 818 | 1,406 |
Family Planning at St. Mary's (Harrow Road) Hospital
In June, 1968, the Council agreed that women delivered in this
hospital should be included in arrangements made by Westminster City
Council and the hospital authorities to introduce family planning to
patients while still in hospital.