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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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Care of the Unmarried Mother
The Chelmsford Diocesan Moral Welfare Association, acting on
behalf of the Council, arranged for the comprehensive care and
confinement of 6 cases.
In addition 32 cases who made their own arrangements for
confinement were advised and assisted by the Association.
CHILD HEALTH CENTRES
During the year, 5,761 children attended the following centres:-
| 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. |