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Orpington 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]

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ANTE-NATAL CLINIC.
An Ante-natal Clinic has been established at the Methodist
Hall, Orpington. Sessions are held on the second Tuesday in
each month at 10 a. m.
SCHOOLS.
There are fourteen elementary Schools within the District.
Medical Inspection. The medical inspection of school
children is carried out by the Kent County Council.
Water Supply. All schools are supplied with water by the
mains of the Metropolitan Water Board.
Inspection. Inspection is made from time to time of all
sanitary accommodation at the schools..
Closure of Schools. It was not found necessary to close any
school during the year 011 account of the incidence of Infectious
Disease amongst the scholars, nor was any Certificate issued
covering low attendances.
MIDWIVES.
The Supervising Authority under the Midwives Act for this
District is the Kent County Council.
The following Midwives have given Notice of Intention to
practice in this area during the year:—
Brier, Y. M., 3, Rosecroft Close, St. Mary Cray.
Bellamy, E. B., 10, Hayfield Road, Sullivan's Estate.
Bhat, E. M., Orchard Rise, Farnborough.
Dagnall, W., 1, Kelvinside, Mount View Road, Orpington.
Ellis, V. E., Rose Dene, 2, Main Road, Biggin Hill.
Franks, B., 3, Market Parade, Orpington.
Grieves, E. E., Delmuir, Westerham Road, Keston.
Kerridge, P. M., 26, Vine Road, Green-Street-Green.
Lewis, N. E., 26, Vine Road, Green-Street-Green.
Mortimer, E. M., Cross Ashes, Bromley Road, Downe.
Page, M., Lexington, Sandy Lane, Orpington.
Williams, L.. M., The Bungalow, Old London Road,
Knockholt.
REGULATED TRADES.
Dairies and Cowsheds.—There are 67 premises registered as
Dairies and Cowsheds in the District.
During the year 574 visits of inspection were paid, and in
three instances defects were found. All have since been
remedied.