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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

Hammersmith 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]

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14
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH
SERVICES IN THE BOROUGH.
HOSPITALS.
" Parkside " Maternity Home, 150, Du Cane Road, W.12.
—This Home consists of 14 beds for the reception of maternity
cases.
West London Hospital.—This is a general hospital, supported
by voluntary contributions, situate in Hammersmith
Road, and having accommodation for 225 beds (including
cots and private wards).
Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, W.12.—This
Hospital is under the control of the Board of Guardians.

Table: The present accommodation is as follows :—

The present accommodation is as follows :—

Hospital Beds399
Maternity Beds14
Resident Medical Officers4
Visiting Consultants2
Institution Beds575

Table: It is proposed in the near future to make certain alterations in the allocation of this accommodation, which will be as follows: —

It is proposed in the near future to make certain alterations in the allocation of this accommodation, which will be as follows: —

Hospital Beds471
Maternity Beds14
Resident Medical Officers4
Visiting Consultants2
Institution Beds455

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INSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT FOR UNMARRIED
MOTHERS.
St. Margaret's Hostel, 466, Uxbridge Road, W.12.—
Accommodation for 10 mothers and their infants. This hostel
is conducted by a voluntary society towards which the Minis
try of Health contributes.
Hammersmith and Chiswick Refuge for Friendless Girls,
36, Glenthorne Road, W.6—Accommodation for 8 mothers
and their infants. Supported by voluntary subscriptions.