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Lambeth 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS - HOSPITAL/LOCAL AUTHORITY
During the year discussions commenced with St. Thomas' Hospital regarding
the development of a comprehensive psychiatric service for the Borough based on
the South Western Hospital, Landor Road. The scheme will include a psychiatric
in-patient unit and a psycho-geriatric assessment unit with in-patient beds and a
day hospital. The local authority will participate fully in the project and will be
responsible for the administration and management of a day centre for the mentally
ill which will be sited on the hospital premises.
ANTE-NATAL AND POST NATAL CLINICS
Number of Sessions held by:—
Medical Officers 1
Midwives 38
Sessional General Practitioners 236
Number of women attending for ante-natal examination 806
Number of women attending for post-natal examination 45
Mothercraft and Relaxation Classes
Number of women attending:
(a) Hospital booked 58
(b) Domiciliary booked 49
Total 107
Total number of attendances 556
DENTAL TREATMENT FOR EXPECTANT AND NURSING
MOTHERS AND CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
A. Number of visits for Treatment during the year:—
| Children 0-4 (incl) | Expectant and Nursing Mothers | |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 229 | 13 |
| Subsequent visit | 428 | 12 |
| Total visits | 657 | 25 |