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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 1957

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

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1/3 Milson RoadFriday 1.30 p.m.
48 Glenthorne RoadWednesday 9.30 a.m.
Becklow GardensThursday 9.30 a.m.
The Curve, WestwayTuesday 9.30 a.m.
The Library, College ParkFriday 9.30 a.m.
VACCINATION
1/3 Milson RoadFriday 1.30 p.m.
48, Glenthorne RoadWednesday 9.30 a.m.
Becklow GardensThursday 9.30 a.m.
The Curve, WestwayTuesday 9.30 a.m.
CHIROPODY
48, Glenthorne RoadMonday Tuesday Wed-nesday and Thursday at 2 p.m. Friday at 10 a.m.
SPEECH THERAPY
48, Glenthorne RoadMonday and Thursday 1.30 p.m.
CRECHES
48, Glenthorne RoadTuesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon.

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A Creche is a public nursery in which children are taken care of whilst
their parents are otherwise engaged. At Glenthorne Road there is sufficient
accommodation for 10 children if required. Application for admission is made
to the Superintendent of the Welfare Centre or the Health Visitor in charge.
In all instances priority is given to children whose mothers have to attend
a clinic, hospital, doctor or dentist for treatment or otherwise.
No charge is made when the mother is attending a clinic or class on the
premises, or if the mother or father is in receipt of National Assistance
Benefit. Otherwise a charge of l/9d per session is made, but this may be
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