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Clubs and Hospitals by Borough lecture staff.
An opportunity has been created to commence work on the
problems of venereal disease, and the work of World Health
Organisation has similarly been embraced as another new
lecture. Their inclusion has not meant that the subjects
already offered have been neglected, There has been a continuous
demand for information on the work of the Public Health
Department, which has presented the opportunity to teach
aspects of public health and civics.
The year has produced an increase in activity in health
education and, as in the past, this has not been solely confined
to Hampstead. Among the organisations accepting the Department's
services are included:-
Church groups of varied ages and denominations;
Hampstead General Hospital;
Youth Organisations;
Schools, L.C.C. and private;
Howard House;
South East London Technical College;
Political Organisations;
National Dairymen's Association;
Hampstead Ranger Group;
Milk Marketing Board,
There is cause for encouragement, both in the increased
scope of the work carried out during the year and the results
achieved. Audiences have demonstrated a willingness to
listen and to discuss problems, and their satisfaction has been
shown in a large proportion of return bookings.
HOUSING.
Slum Clearance,
The position regarding slum clearance has not altered since
last year, and it has not been necessary to submit proposals to
the Minister of Housing and Local Government for clearance for
the period ending in 1965.
Individually unfit houses and bad basements are still being
dealt with, but progress on these is controlled by the rehousing
problems involved.
Redevelopment Areas.
Further extensive redevelopment proposals are in various
stages of progress, and there is little doubt that within a very