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
Lewisham 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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CONTENTS
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Introduction 3
Dr. Waldron 5
Health Committee 7
Health Staff 8
The Borough 11
General Provision of Health Services in Area 11
Vital Statistics 15
HEALTH CENTRES 20
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH 21
Midwifery 21
District Nursing 23
Health Visiting 25
Cervical Cytology 28
Congenital Malformations 28
DAY CARE OF CHILDREN 30
FAMILY PLANNING 31
LOAN SERVICE 33
DENTAL SERVICES 34
Maternal and Child Health 34
School Dental Services 35
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE 36
Handicapped Pupils Register 37
Deaf Register 38
School Medical Inspection 38
MEDICAL AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORK 44
HOME HELP SERVICE 47
HEALTH EDUCATION 48
CHIROPODY SERVICE 50
MENTAL HEALTH 52
Social Work 52
Special Advisory Clinics 52
Training Centres 53
Short and Long Term Care 53
Honor Lea Hostel 54
75 Arbuthnot Road 54
Day Rehabilitation Centres 55
Social Clubs 55
Industrial Work 55
Volunteer and Voluntary Organisations 57
Special Report 57
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