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Clinic Services
As an extension to the clinic services, a child welfare
clinic was commenced at the Mardyke Social Centre on 22nd
May, 1967. This session is held twice monthly to serve the
Mardyke Estate, Rainham.
Plans for extensions to three other clinics were finalised
during the year, and work commenced at Upminster Clinic in
April, the work being completed in November. At Elm Park and
Homchurch Clinics work commenced in July and was still
continuing at the end of the year. Whilst these clinic buildings
were in the hands of the builders, the sessions were carried on
at various private or Council owned premises in the vicinity
of the various clinics.
At the time when all three clinic premises were out of use, six
privately owned halls and five Council owned establishments
were in use for the various sessions and services normally
provided at these Clinics. Whilst some disorganisation was
inevitable, very few difficulties were encountered, and both
members of the public and the staff co-operated to the full in
accepting the temporary arrangements.
Medical Staff
The establishment of assistant medical officers remains
at eight, but owing to resignations during the year, it was not
possible to maintain this number. At the end of the year, two
vacancies still existed, but appointments to fill these were
pending. In addition to duties connected with maternity and child
welfare, the medical staff also undertake school health work and
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