Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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Queen's Institute of District Nursing
Concerned with the provision in the community of improved means for nursing the sick
and securing health.
57 Lower Belgrave Street, London, S.W.1 01-730 0355
Richmond Fellowship
Provides residential centres for people who are emotionally or mentally disturbed.
8 Addison Road, Kensington, London, W.14 01-603 6373
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Home Safety Section)
Seeks to prevent unnecessary loss of life and suffering through accidents in the home.
Terminal House, 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.1 01-730 0394
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Concerned with the promotion of animal welfare and the management of clinics.
Head Office: 105 Jermyn Street, London, S.W.1 01-930 0971
Local Office: 85 Church Street, Edmonton, N.9 01-807 3807
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Provides first aid and nursing assistance where required.
Headquarters: 8 Grosvenor Crescent, London, S.W.1 01-235 5231
Local Officer: Mr. F. Keefe, 1 Lawn Close, Edmonton, N.9 01-360 4095
Samaritans
Exist to help those tempted to suicide or in despair, and immediate contact can be made
at any hour.
Emergency calls : 01-626 9000
Other calls : 01-626 2277
Winchmore Hill Inter-Church Help
By various little acts of help, aims to be of service to aged, lonely, bedridden, strangers
and the bereaved, whether Christian or non-Christian.
Honorary Secretary :
Mr. K. H. Askew, 21 Beverley Close, Winchmore Hill, N.21
Women's Royal Voluntary Service
Augments the welfare services, visiting the elderly and the housebound. Provides Meals
on Wheels. Helps the disabled and mentally handicapped, distributes welfare foods and
arranges holidays for children. Supplies non-medical help in hospitals — Out Patients Canteens,
Trolley Shops, clerical assistance in ante-natal clinics, etc.
Headquarters : 17 Old Park Lane, London, W.l 01-499 6040
Acting Organiser, Enfield Borough : Mrs. B. M. Ingram 01-360 7820
* In receipt of Council Grant.
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