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Publicity.
Under an arrangement made by the Minister of Health with the
Postmaster General in 1928, the Borough Council provided notices for
exhibition in all Post Offices and Sub-Post Offices in Hampstead,
giving the names and addresses of Centres and Clinics. Post Offices
also exhibit a Notice directing the attention of the public to medical
benefit under the National Health Insurance Scheme, and also to local
health services; and leaflets are supplied by the Public Health Department,
designed for handing to inquirers, at the Post Offices, giving
information concerning local health services in the Borough.
Health Propaganda.
Health propaganda was undertaken locally in connection with the
national campaign to secure a wider use of the health services. The
special posters and leaflets were widely distributed and in this matter
I am indebted to the Librarian for the publicity given at all the
Council's Libraries, and to the Hampstead Council of Social Service
who similarly helped through the medium of their Infant Welfare
Centres. The booklet of the London County Council entitled "Highways
to Health " was also widely circulated.
In addition to this special effort, although no so-called Health
Week is held in the Borough, consistent propaganda is always going
on. Notably in this connection may be mentioned the literature taken
into the home by the Health Visitors, i.e.,
Card containing full information concerning all Clinics.
Leaflets " Your Teeth, Your Health and Your Baby's Teeth
" Safety in the Home".
" Advice to Expectant Mothers".
"Tonsils and Adenoids".
"Protection against Diphtheria".
Booklet "To Mothers and Fathers".
Special leaflets relating to Tuberculosis are distributed by the
Tuberculosis Nurse. These include:—
" How can I protect my child from Tuberculosis".
" Disinfection".
" On leaving the Sanatorium".