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FAMILY PLANNING SERVICE
In October 1972 the Borough Council agreed to provide the family planning service free
and it is hoped that this may continue after April 1974,when following reorganisation of the
National Health Service the Area Health Authority is due to take over this service from the
Council:-
The following sessions are now held in the Borough:-
Annie Prendergast Clinic - Wednesday, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Barking Hospital - 1st and 3rd Thursday in the month
- Afternoon
Central Clinic - Monday, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Five Elms Clinic, - Tuesday, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Five Elms Road
Ford Road Clinic - Monday, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Thames View Clinic - 2nd and 4th Thursday in the month
- 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
In addition the domiciliary family planning service continued, for those special cases
where more intensive care is required.
REPORT OF THE GERIATRIC LIAISON OFFICER
The Geriatric Liaison Officer continued to pay home visits to advise on the care of the
elderly.
Cases visited 1972 No. of Cases
Referred by Geriatric Consultants on discharge from hospital 196
Referred by General Practitioners 11
Referred by Consultant Physicians on discharge from hospital 121
Miscellaneous Referrals 287
Revisits to cases 664
1,279
32.