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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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CONTENTS
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Introduction 3
Health Committee 5
Health Staff 6
The Borough 9
General Provision of Health Services in Area 9
Vital Statistics 13
HEALTH CENTRES 18
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH 19
Midwifery19
District Nursing 21
Health Visiting 23
Screening Clinic (Louise House) 31
Congenital Malformations 33
DAY CARE OF CHILDREN 35
FAMILY PLANNING 36
LOAN SERVICE 38
DENTAL SERVICES 39
Maternal and Child Health 39
School Dental Services 45
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE 46
Handicapped Pupils Register 48
Deaf Register 48
School Medical Inspection 49
MEDICAL AND FAMILY SOCIAL WORK 55
HOME HELP SERVICE 57
HEALTH EDUCATION 58
CHIROPODY SERVICE 60
MENTAL HEALTH 62
Social Work 62
Special Advisory Clinics 62
Training Centres 63
Short and Long Term Care 63
Honor Lea Hostel 64
75 Arbuthnot Road 64
Day Rehabilitation Centres 65
Social Clubs 65
Development of New Projects 66
Volunteer and Voluntary Organisations 67
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