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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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The following table indicates the work done during the year:—
| Children under 15 years of age | Adult Males | Adult Females | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New cases treated during the year | 226 | 155 | 416 |
| Total attendances | 1,036 | 1,975 | 6,012 |
| Cases still being treated at end of year | 92 | 263 | 745 |
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CHIROPODY SERVICE
Two full-time and one part-time chiropodists are employed although at the end of
the year the part-time post was vacant. Clinics are held at Ford Road and Ashton
Gardens, Chadwell Heath, as follows:—
Ashton Gardens
Ford Road Chadwell Heath
Monday 2.00 p.m.—5.00 p.m.
5.30 p.m.—8.30 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m.—1.00 p.m. 9.00 a.m.—1.00 p.m.
2.00 p.m.—5.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m.—5.00 p.m.
Wednesday 10.00 a.m.—1.00 p.m.
2.00 p.m.—5.00 p.m.
5.30 p.m.—8.30 p.m.
Thursday 9.00 a.m.—1.00 p.m.
2.00 p.m.—5.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m.—1.00 p.m.
2.00 p.m.—5.00 p.m.
5.30 p.m.—7.30 p.m.
A nominal charge of 2/6d. is made for each attendance, necessitous cases and school
children are treated free.