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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
Orpington 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
The Maternity and Child Welfare work in this District is
carried out by the Kent County Council.
The following Clinics and Centres have been established
in this area :—
ANTE-NATAL CLINICS.
| Situation | Day Sessions Held. | Total attendance |
|---|---|---|
| BIGGIN HILL: First Aid Post. | 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 5th Wednesday (Post-natal clinic). | 268 |
| GREEN STREET GREEN: The Baptist Hall. | Every Friday. | 536 |
| ORPINGTON: Methodist Hall. | Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Post-natal, 2nd and 4th Thursday. | 868 |
| PETTS WOOD: First Aid Post. | Tuesday and Wednesday. | 1004 |
| ST. MARY CRAY: First Aid Post, Recreation Ground. | Every Friday. Post-natal, 3rd Thursday in alter nate months. | 1067 |
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE CENTRES.
| CHELSFIELD: Reading Room. | 1st and 3rd Thursdays. | 694 |
| CUDHAM: Village Hall. | 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. | 187 |
| CUDHAM (Biggin Hill): First Aid Post. | Every Thursday. | 1507 |
| DOWNE: Gospel Hall. | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. | 473 |
| FARNBOROUGH: Methodist Church Hall. | Every Friday. | 1987 |
| GREEN STREET GREEN: Baptist Schoolroom. | Every Friday. | 2047 |
| ORPINGTON: Methodist Church Hall. | Every Monday, Tuesday & Friday. | 6355 |
| PETTS WOOD: St. Francis Hall. | Every Monday and Thursday. | 5488 |
| ST. MARY CRAY: First Aid Post, Recreation Ground. | Every Tuesday and Wednesday. | 4274 |
NURSING FACILITIES.
No change has been made with regard to the nursing facilities
for the District.
MATERNITY AND NURSING HOMES.
The powers under the Public Health Act, 1936, relating to
Nursing and Maternity Homes have been delegated by the
County Council to the District Council.
There is one registered Home within the District, the number
of beds available being seven for maternity cases and one
for other cases.