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1938 In conjunction with surrounding Boroughs an obstetric
emergency unit was instituted based on St. Bartholomew's
Hospital.
On October 28th the Finsbury Health centre was opened
by Lord Horder G.C.V.O., M.D., F.R.C.P. who said it was
a privilege to open such a unique building, through
whose portals so many thousands of people would seek and
find health and happiness.
1939 The Day Nursery was evacuated first to Berkshire and
later transferred to Gloucestershire.
1940 Large numbers of evacuees from Gibralter were disinfested
in the Cleansing Station at the Health Centre.
1941 A Comprehensive Shelter Health Service was established.
1943 A rodent control service was established.
1946 Extension of the Domestic Help service to cover the needs
of the sick and aged inaugurated.
Attention directed to the needs of the elderly, and the
duties of the scabies nurse/visitor whose work was rapidly
diminishing, extended as a nurse/visitor for the Aged.
1948 Personal Health Services transferred to the London County
Council and the Specialist clinic services to the NorthEast
Metropolitan Hospital Board.
1949 Holiday schemes for the elderly for a nominal charge inaugurated.
The work of voluntary organisations for the care of the
elderly co-ordinated and encouraged by the making of
grants.
1950 A localised outbreak of Typhoid fever occurred which
involved 10 persons all living in one house.
1951 A part time employment scheme for the elderly was
inaugurated by the Council jointly with a voluntary
organisation. It was taken over by the council in 1964.
In 1954 a special workshop was built in Gloucester Way,
with funds from various trusts, and opened by the late
Lord Horder.
Distinguished visitors to the Health Centre and/or the Workshop
include:-
H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
Lady Louis Mountbatten (later countess Mountbatten) on many occasions.
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