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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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Practitioners' surgeries, health visitors remain centred in Local Authority Clinics and
are encouraged to maintain an active interest in all clinic activities.
Health Education is now being given by health visitors in both General Practitioners'
surgeries and local authority premises.
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Prevention of Homiessness (Problem Families)
Intensive case work with problem families has continued by family case workers, and the
Department's social workers played their part in reducing the risk of homelessness in the
Borough. Families re-housed from temporary accommodation during the year were given all
possible support.
Care of Mothers and Young Children
Notification of Births
Number of births in the London Borough of Barnet during 1969 as adjusted by inward and
outward transfers.-
92