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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
Barking 1922
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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SUMMARY OF NURSING ARRANGEMENTS,
HOSPITALS & OTHER INSTITUTIONS, AVAILABLE
FOR THE DISTRICT.
Professional Nursing in the Home.
A. General—A voluntary association (The Plaistow
Maternity Charity) has a Branch in the district, and supplies
midwives and home nurses, the latter are sent on a requisition
from a practitioner.
B. Infectious Diseases—If the staff is available the Council
supplies nurses for the home nursing of measles and other
infectious diseases on the requisition of a registered practitioner.
C. Midwives—There are five midwives practicing in the
district, two of whom are employed by the Council. The work
done is given on another page of this report.
D. Clinics and Treatment Centres—Three Infants Clinics
are held weekly, as follows:—
Infant Clinics and Work of Health Visitors.
| Name and Situation. | Accommodation. | Average Attendance. | Times Opened. | Provided by. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Hall Gordon Road | 2 rooms | 20 | Monday 2—5 | Council |
| Clinic East Street | 4 rooms | 58 | Tuesday 2—5 | ,, |
| Abbey Hall Abbey Road | 2 rooms | 30 | Thursday 2—4.30 | ,, |