London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Lambeth 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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at 4.30 - 6.30 pm so that both schoolgirls and working girls can attend. Young
couples are encouraged to attend together. Sexual problems are discussed and
contraceptive advice and supplies are given if required. The average age of those
attending these special clinics is 17. There have been 91 new cases and 144 total
attendances between 18th July, 1972, and the end of the year. It is hoped to
expand this service in 1973.
DOMICILIARY FAMILY PLANNING
This service, run for us on an agency basis by the Family Planning Association,
is designed to give advice and supplies to girls who are not able to go to our regular
clinics. 280 people were visited including 217 new cases. There were 352 doctor
visits and 758 nurse visits.
It is interesting to note that of the 217 new domiciliary cases only 91 (42%)
came from the United Kingdom; also that about 15% of women who started as
domiciliary cases were persuaded to become clinic attenders after a few visits
at home.
In all, nearly 11,000 people were helped by the family planning services in
1972.
STATISTICS
| Period | New Patients | Attendances | Clinic Sessions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.71 -31.12.71 | 2,758 | 15,470 | 927 |
| 1.4.72-31.12.72 | 4,395 | 20,680 | 1,373 |
| Increase | 59.4% | 33.7% | 48.1% |
Number of cases seen in 1972:-
| Family Planning Clinics | 7,192 |
| Domiciliary | 466 |
| Lambeth Clinics | 2,671 |
| Brook Advisory Clinics | 501 |
| Brockwell Young Persons Clinic | 144 |
| Total | 10,974 |