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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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| Isaac Newton Secondary Boys | 1 school nurse | Selected senior boys |
| Bevington Junior Mixed & Infants | 1 Health Visitor | Selected groups |
| The St. Nicholas Montessori Training School | 1 Health Visitor | 3 series of Mothercraft and child development |
OTHER HEALTH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Hospitals
Health visitors gave talks to mothers awaiting discharge from St. Mary's Hospital,
Praed Street, and St. Stephen's Hospital on the care of their babies and the health visiting
and other services available.
Psych oprophylaxis
Classes have been held at Holland Street, Walmer Road, Kensal New Town,
Raymede, South Kensington, Violet Melchett and Lancaster Road. In addition to day time
classes, sessions have been held during the evenings to which expectant fathers have been
invited.
SUMMARY
The following details give an indication of the subjects undertaken within the Health Education programme:—
| To Adults | No. of Groups | Speaker | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Visitor | Other | |||
| SUBJECTS: | ||||
| Psych oprophylaxis | 324 | 322 | 2 | 1607 |
| Mothercraft | 269 | 262 | 7 | 2357 |
| Nutrition | 79 | 69 | 10 | 946 |
| Recreational Activities | 80 | 75 | 5 | 960 |
| Keep Fit Classes | 45 | 44 | 1 | 563 |
| Cancer | 8 | 8 | - | 123 |
| Importance of Play | 20 | 18 | 2 | 215 |
| Accident Prevention | 32 | 26 | 6 | 359 |
| Community Services | 39 | 32 | 7 | 636 |
| Immunisation | 5 | 5 | - | 100 |