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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

Barnet 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]

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Using this media the monthly programme of health subjects was continued and posters
and leaflets covering these subjects distributed to all Borough establishments.
For special campaigns, posters were provided for the public notice boards.
Special publicity was given for Fireworks and Christmas safety.

Table: Displays and ExhibitionsThere was less opportunity for displays this year as the window of Gateway House, 322 Regents Park Road, N.3, was not often available. Displays were exhibited as follows:-

Displays and Exhibitions

There was less opportunity for displays this year as the window of Gateway House, 322 Regents Park Road, N.3, was not often available. Displays were exhibited as follows:-

JulyHome SafetyFinchley Carnival
A float was also entered in the procession
AugustHome SafetyThe Summer Show
OctoberSmokingGateway House
NovemberFireworks SafetyGateway House

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Campaigns
There were no large scale campaigns organised this year.
Other Activities
Smokers Advisory Clinic
The first clinic to help smokers to relinquish the habit was organised in October using the
Five Day Play in co-operation with the British Temperance Society. This was well attended
with the final results, obtained after the reunion of participants, giving a 50% success rate.
Home Safety
General Publicity
The quarterly campaigns of R.O.S.P.A. were followed with posters and leaflets being
distributed locally.
Barnet Civic News
The cartoon illustrating "Home Safety Tips" was prepared for each issue of Barnet
Civic News.
Outside Talks
A number of requests for talks on Home Safety was received. These were from a
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