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Bethnal Green 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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In addition to its importance as a consultative centre, both
in respect of Tuberculosis and Heart conditions, the City of London
Hospital carries on a great deal of research work.
The London Hospital, Whitechapel Road, although situated
outside the Borough, is also largely used by residents.
DISPENSARIES, &c. The following Dispensaries exist in the Borough, and I have been furnished with the following statistics concerning last year's work.
| No. of Out-Patients | Out-Patients' Attendances. | Visits to Patients Homes. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Queen Adelaide's Dispensary, Pollard Row | 2,138 | 5,116 | 540 |
| Medical Mission, St. James-the-Less, St. James's Road | 1,364 | 6,800 | 410 |
| †Medical Mission, Annie Macpherson Home of Industry, Cambridge Road | 3,481 | 20,489 | 4,473 |
*There were also 501 patients who attended the Dental Department
of this Dispensary.
†here were also attendances as follows:—Dental Department, 781;
Eye Department, 442; Massage and Sunlight, 365; Chiropody
Clinic, 527.
CLINICS.
For Children Under Five.
The Council has a Welfare Centre in Cornwall
Road (also a Branch Centre at St. Matthew's Institute,
Hereford Street) at which a variety of work, including
Infant Consultations, Dental Clinic, Light Clinic, etc.,
is carried on. This work is commented on in the
Maternity and Child Welfare Section of this Report.
For School Children.
These are conducted by the London County
Council.
By the courtesy of Sir Frederick Menzies, School