Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 area is under
the control of the Kent County Council.
The following Clinics and Centres have been established for
this District:—
Ante-natal Clinics.
Clinic and Address. Days when sessions Total
are held. Attendance.
CHISLEHURST—The Willows,Red Hill. Wednesday afternoons. First, third and fifth 103
M OTTIN GHAM—St. Edwards Hall, Each Friday afternoon. 222
St. Keverne Rd. First, third and fifth
Wednesday mornings.
SIDCUP—Baptist Church Hall,Days Lane. morning. Each Tuesday and Friday 473
First and third Wednesday.
SIDCUP—Congregational Hall. Each Thursday afternoon. 165
Child Welfare Centres.
Centre and Address. Days when sessions Total
are held. Attendance.
CHISLEHURST—The Willows,Red Hill. Each Thursday afternoon. 3,410
FOOTS CRAY—Baptist Hall,Sidcup Hill. First, third and fifth 1.037
Tuesday afternoons.
SIDCUP—Baptist Church Hall,Days Lane. day and Friday afternoon.
Each Tuesday, Wednes- 14,502
STDCUP—Congregational Hall. Each Monday and 4,385
Wednesday afternoon.
SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS.
There is one small private bath which is open to the public.
Two samples of the water were taken during the year.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.
The following number of houses have been dealt with during
the year:—
Council houses 4
Other houses 56
In all eases the houses were sprayed with lethane content
insecticide or treated with sulphur.
NURSING FACILITIES.
The local Nursing Association provides the nursing facilities
for the District.