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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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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At the end of the year, the following centres were operating:-
| Centre | Frequency of Sessions | When Held |
|---|---|---|
| Annie Prendergast Clinic Ashton Gardens, Chadwell Heath. | Weekly | Wednesday and Thursday p.m. |
| The Clinic, Becontree Avenue, Dagenham. | Weekly | Monday p.m. Wednesday a.m. |
| Central Clinic, Vicarage Drive, Barking. | Weekly | Tuesday and Thursday p.m. Wednesday a.m. |
| The Clinic, Ford Road, Dagenham. | Weekly | Tuesday a.m. Thursday p.m. |
| Greatfields Clinic, Movers Lane, Barking. | Weekly | Tuesday p.m. |
| Julia Engwell Clinic, Woodward Road, Dagenham. | Weekly | Tuesday and Friday p.m. |
| Leys Clinic, Ballards Road, Dagenham. | Weekly | Tuesday p.m. Thursday a.m. |
| Marks Gate Clinic, Lawn Farm Grove, Marks Gate. | Weekly | Monday p.m. |
| The Clinic, Oxlow Lane, Dagenham. | Weekly | Wednesday and Friday p.m. |
| The Clinic, Porters Avenue, Dagenham. | Weekly | Monday and Friday p.m. |
| Thames View Clinic, Bastable Avenue, Barking. | Weekly | Wednesday and Friday p.m. |
During the year 6,307 children under 5 years of age attended the above
Centres.
Welfare foods and nutrients are sold at these centres during infant
welfare sessions and also at Central Clinic on Wednesday afternoons and
Thursday mornings.
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