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A phased programme of key subjects was determined at the beginning
of the year and general publicity and displays at health centres
followed the following programme:
January - Home Safety and Hypothermia
February - March - Prophylaxis
April - May - Safety for under 3s
June - July - Food Hygiene and Hygiene in the Home
August - Health visitors chose theme
relevant to their centre.
September - October - Dental Health
November - December - Home Safety
During June a display stall featuring the subject Food Hygiene
was positioned in Kings Road and then in Portobello Road. Additionally
the National Dairy Council sponsored a National Milk Publicity Campaign
during June with displays at the Central and Chelsea Libraries. During
November Messrs. Heinz & Co. Ltd., arranged demonstrations of nutritious
foods at various health centres.
Health Centre Clubs
Clubs for the elderly and for mothers are organised by health
visitors at a number of health centres. They provide the opportunity
to introduce health education topics in a varied programme of
activities as indicated by the following summary:
1. Location of clubs
(a) for the elderly
St. Quintin
Raymede
Kensal
Lancaster Road
(b) Mothers Clubs
Raymede
Lancaster Road
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Kensal
South Kensington
Violet Melchett
Walmer Road
2. Activities
(a) Speakers
The following organisations were represented by speakers who
addressed the club meetings:
Consumer Council
Eye Care Bureau
Citizens Advice Bureau
British Red Cross Society
Cecil Homes for the Elderly
Clarks Shoes Ltd.
Other Council Departments.
i.e., Children's Department.