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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
Chislehurst 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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Domestic Help Service.
The District Organiser's Office is at 69, Sidcup Hill, Sidcup, and
the following is a summary of the cases assisted during 1960:—
Maternity (Expectant Mothers) 127
Tuberculosis 6
Aged 549
Others 204
886
Family Help Service.
Twenty-nine cases were assisted during the year.
Child Help Service.
Eleven cases were assisted in 1960.
Evening and Night Attendant Service.
Thirty-seven cases received assistance under this scheme during
1960.
Domiciliary Midwifery.
Nine full-time midwives are engaged in the district. Patients
may obtain their services on direct application, or through their
own private doctor.
Health Visiting.
One part-time and 12 full-time Health Visitors and School
Nurses, together with three Tuberculosis Health Visitors are
employed in the Urban District.
District Nursing Service.
Thirteen District Nurses work in the area. This service is
provided on medical certification only and is free. No night service
is in operation.