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Chislehurst 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
The Maternity and Child Welfare work in this District is carried out by the Kent County Council.
The following Centres have been established in this District:
| Centre. | Sessions held. | Total attendance. |
|---|---|---|
| The Willows, Chislehurst Memorial Parish Hall, Foots | Thursdays | 3,238 |
| Cray | First, third and fifth Fridays | 1,077 |
| St. Edwards Hall. Mottingham | Mondays and Wednesdays | 7,172 |
| Baptist Church Hall. Days Lane, Sidcup | Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays | 18,254 |
| Congregational Hall. Station Road, Sidcup | Wednesdays and Thursdays | 4,975 |
| Ante-natal Clinics are held at the following addresses: | ||
| The Willows, Chislehurst | Sessions held first, third and fifth Wednesdays | |
| St. Edward's Hall, Mottingham | Sessions held Fridays | |
| Baptist Hall, Days Lane. Sidcup | Sessions held Wednesdays and Fridays | |
HEALTH VISITOR.
One Health Visitor is employed by the Council, and during
the year she has made 1,537 visits.
SCHOOLS.
There are 15 elementary and 2 secondary schools within the
District.
NURSING AND MATERNITY HOMES.
The powers under the Public Health Act, 1936, relating to
Nursing and Maternity Homes has been delegated to the
District Council by the Kent County Council.
There are seven premises registered in this District, two of
which are maternity homes, three for both maternity and
general cases, and two for general cases only.
The number of beds provided is 45, viz.: 14 for maternity
cases and 31 for other cases.