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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

Hammersmith 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]

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36
Massage and Remedial Exercises Clinic.
48, Glenthorne Road, W.6.
Mondays and Thursdays, 2 p.m.
The work of the Centres has been of inestimable value.
They are closely associated with and form an important
part of the Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme of the
Borough Council.

Table: Schedule of Attendances at Infant Welfare Centres.

Schedule of Attendances at Infant Welfare Centres.

Address of Clinic.No. of ClinicsNew Cases.Total Attendances.
Mothers.Children.Mothers.Children.
Antenatal.Postnatal.Under 1 yr.Over 1 yr.Antenatal.Postnatal.Under 1 yr.Over 1 yr.
48, Glenthorne Road10132610--112612--
48, Glenthorne Road202--34844--53142347
Victoria Mission Hall, Becklow Road101--22026--3346776
St. Matthew's Hall, Blythe Road103--28246--42531171
Old Oak Centre9916933--52653--
West way101--26763--41651034
Latymer Road Mission27152--494--
Blechynden Street50--7414--1048519
Presbyterian Hall, College Park52--4918--631406
Totals836510451240211170169187576253

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Ante-natal Clinics 217
Infant Consultations 619
836
The average attendances for the various Centres are as
follows:-
Hammersmith Infant Welfare Centres 44
Latymer Mission 81
College Park Centre 20
In the latter Centre 50 per cent. only are residents of
the Borough of Hammersmith, the remainder being residents
of the Borough of Willesden.