London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Ealing 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Before arrangements are made for a mother to be accepted on this scheme the health
department has to be satisfied that the home conditions are suitable, and that there
will be facilities for sufficient rest on return home. The growth of this service over
the last few years is shown by the figures given below: -
1963 1964 1965 1966 1967
151 306 511 718 674
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