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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

Leyton 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Personal Health Services
(Leyton Health Area Sub - Committee)
SECTION 21 - HEALTH CLINICS
During the year Leyton Green Clinic has been completely redecorated both externally
and internally, and the former Clerk/Receptionists Office has been converted to a one
cubicle chiropody surgery for the Chief Chiropodist.
The new extension to Granleigh Road Clinic, which was commenced in 1959, has now
been completed and comprises Clerk/Reception Office, Welfare Poods Distribution Centre
and Health Visitors Office accommodation.

Table: SECTION 22 - CARE OF MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN BIRTHSDuring the year the following births were registered:-

SECTION 22 - CARE OF MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN BIRTHS

During the year the following births were registered:-

MaleFemale
Legitimate...619566
Illegitimate...4035
Total659601
Still-Births:
Legitimate...147
Illegitimate......-

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In the same period 1,303 notifications were received under Section 203 Public
Health Act, 1936.
CHILD WELFARE CLINICS
Attendances at clinics have remained fairly constant over the last year..
Nine child welfare sessions are held each week. Three at Leyton Green, three at
Granleigh Road, two at Dawlish Road and one at Emmanuel Hall, Hitcham Road. Emmanuel
Hall closed in August for reconstruction of the building and was not re-opened until
April, 1961.
It is interesting to record that 93.6% of babies born in 1960 attended child
welfare clinics in the area.
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