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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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The following is a summary of the cases in which assistance
was given during 1961:—
Maternity (Expectant Mothers) 121
Tuberculosis 2
Aged 589
Others 228
940
Family Help Service
Eighteen cases received assistance during the year.
Child Help Service.
One case was assisted in 1961.
Evening and Night Attendant Service.
Twenty-two cases received help during the year.
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.
Fourteen District Nurses work in the area. This service is
provided on medical certification only and is free. No night service
is in operation.