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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Richmond Fellowship
Provides short-term residential care for people who are emotionally or mentally disturbed.
Headquarters: 8 Addison Road, London, W.14 01-603 6373/5
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (The Home Safety Division)
Seeks to prevent unnecessary loss of life and suffering through accidents in the home.
Terminal House, 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.I 01-730 2246
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.I 01-930 0971
Local Clinic: 85 Church Street, Edmonton, N.9 01-807 3807
St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade
Provides first aid and nursing assistance.
District Headquarters: 29 Weymouth Street, London, W.l 01-580 6762
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
Enfield Borough Office: 2a Ridge Avenue, Winchmore Hill, N.21 01-360 7820
(Organiser: Miss B. M. Seabrook)
*In receipt of Council Grant.
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