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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 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICES
Care of Mothers and Young Children
During the year 471 mothers attended our clinics for ante-natal care from the midwives.
A total of 534 clinic sessions were held and in addition 1,396 attendances were made at
Mothercraft and Relaxation Classes.
Centres offering ante-natal care are as follows:-
Centre Frequency of Sessions When held
Annie Prendergast Clinic, Weekly Tuesday, p.m.
Ashton Gardens,
Chadwell Heath.
The Clinic, Weekly Tuesday, p.m.
Becontree Avenue,
Dagenham.
Central Clinic, Weekly Wednesday, p.m.
Vicarage Drive,
Barking.
The Clinic, Weekly Wednesday, p.m.
Ford Road,
Dagenham.
Marks Gate Clinic, Weekly Thursday, p.m.
Lawn Farm Grove,
Marks Gate.
The Clinic, Weekly Tuesday, p.m.
Oxlow Lane,
Dagenham.
Julia Engwell Clinic, Weekly Wednesday, p.m.
Woodward Road,
Dagenham.
Thames View Clinic, Fortnightly Monday, p.m.
Bastable Avenue,
Barking.
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