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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
Beckenham 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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The arrangements worked smoothly and the appointments
were well kept both by doctors and patients. In 5 cases X-ray
examinations were carried out at a local hospital to assist in
diagnosis.
The Assistant Medical Officer saw 166 new cases, made 542
re-examinations of expectant mothers, and made 75 post-natal
examinations.
The Obstetric Specialist, Mr. D. M. Lindsay, held 29 sessions
and saw 28 ante-natal, cases and 253 post-natal cases who made
273 attendances.
HOME HELPS.
Owing to the employment of women in industry it is now
practically impossible to get suitable people to act as Home Helps,
although the need is a very real one.
HOME VISITING
This work is carried out by the Health Visitors. During 1943
the Health Visitors made a home visit to 822 new cases. The work
done is summarised below and the total visits 7,943 compare with 8,236 in 1942:—
| Home Visits New | Under One | 1 to 5 | Special Illness | Expectant Mothers | A.R.P. Gas Masks for Babies | No Reply | Total Visits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ||||||||
| Town Hall C'tre | Alexandra C'tre | Elmers End C'tre | Wickham C'tre | Coney Hall C'tre | Ch'ch fields C'tre | Total 1943 | Comparative Total 1942 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|