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
Kensington and Chelsea 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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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. | 2199 | 12,151 | 582 | 916 |
| Kensington Clinic. 9, Holland Street. | 270 | 1,559 | 50 | 100 |
| Chelsea Clinic, Violet Melchett Health Centre. | 154 | 836 | 52 | 52 |
| Chelsea Clinic St. Stephens Hospital | 853 | 4,597 | 145 | 292 |
| St. Charles Hospital | 151 | 635 | 51 | 51 |
| TOTALS | 3,627 | 19,778 | 880 | 1,411 |
The arrangement for women delivered in St. Mary's (Harrow Road)
Hospital to be introduced to family planning whilst still in hospital
and given initial help at the adjacent Westminster City clinic continues.
The great advantage of the arrangement is that family planning can be
discussed when the patient is free from domestic and other duties, and
more likely to benefit from the advice given.
Care of the Unmarried Mother and her Child
The Council continued grant aid to the London Diocesan Council for
Moral Welfare and the Crusade of Rescue (Westminster Catholic Moral
Welfare Association) in 1970.
Information is now available of mothers who contacted moral welfare
associations as follows:-
1968 1969
London Diocesan Council 111 75
Crusade of Rescue 108 80
Southwark Catholic Childrens Society - 1
Norwood Joint Committee 3 2
222 158