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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
Dagenham 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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| Clinic. | Inspection. | Minor Ailments. |
|---|---|---|
| The Clinic, Becontree Avenue. | Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning, and Friday afternoon. | Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. |
| The Clinic, Ford Road. | Monday morning and Thursday afternoon. | Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. |
| Out-Patient Dept., King George Hospital, Five Elms. | Monday afternoon and Friday morning. | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. |
Refraction Clinics and Dental Sessions are held as
required at the Dagenham and the Becontree Clinics.
Tuberculosis Clinic.
A Tuberculosis Clinic is held every Monday morning
and Thursday afternoon at the King George Hospital
Out-Patient Department. A Tuberculosis Officer of the
Essex County Council is in attendance.
Venereal Diseases.
In addition to facilities at the London Hospital
under arrangement with the London and Home Counties
Scheme, a treatment centre has been established at
Oldchurch Hospital and the clinic is open daily for
treatment 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sundays 10 to 12 noon.
Medical sessions are held on Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 12.30
p.m. and Thursdays 5 to 7 p.m.
Orthopaedic Clinics.
By arrangement with the Essex County Council,
children who fall under the provisions of our Maternity
and Child Welfare Scheme are referred to the