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
Acton 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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| Situation. | By whom provided. |
|---|---|
| 1. Clinic for Sick Mothers and Young Children. | |
| St. Pancras Dispensary, 39, Oakley Square. (Tel. Euston 1882.) | Medical Officer paid by Borough Council; other expenses paid by Dispensary Committee. |
| J. Convalescent Homes for Sick Poor Children. | |
| The Mayoress of St. Pancras Home, " Avalon," 1, St. Alban's Road, N.W. 5. (Tel. Gulliver 2626.) | By Voluntary Committee, with grant from Borough Council. |
| Invalid Children's Aid Association (various homes) | Subsidy from Borough Council. |
| K. Open Air Schools. | |
| Holly Court, Highgate, N. 6 | London County Council. |
| Euston Square, N.W. 1 | |
| L. Cleansing Station. | |
| Cambridge Street, N.W. 1. (Tel. Euston 2132.) | The Borough Council (part of accommodation let to L C.C. forcleansing of school children). |
| M. Professional Nursing at Home. | |
| North London Nursing Association, 6 & 7, Canonburv Placc, N. 1. (Tel. Canonbury 1955.) | By Voluntary Committee, with grant from Borough Council. |
| Hampstead Nursing Association, 25, Heath Hurst Road, N.W. 3. (Tel. Hampstead 6406 ) | |
| Metropolitan Nursing Association, 14, Oakley Square, N.W. 1. (Tel. Euston 1358.) | |
| N. Massage Clinics. | |
| St. Pancras School for Mothers, Ampthill Square. (Tel. Euston 2972.) | By Voluntary Committee. |
| Somers Town Welfare Centre, Chamberlain House. (Tel. Euston 2380.) | |
| Camden Town Welfare Centre, Barnes House. (Tel. Gulliver 1667.) | |
Provision of Insulin.
"With the sanction of the Ministry of Health, provision of insulin for necessitous
patients can be made under powers contained in Section 77 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1891.
During the year, and with the sanction of the Ministry of Health, supplies have been
provided in 8 instances, subject to the following conditions :—
(a) The Insulin is to be issued by the Medical Officer of Health to the medical
practitioner undertaking the treatment of the patient.
(b) The name and address, age and sex of each patient to be stated.