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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 1947
[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, who have established the following Centres and Clinics:—
| Maternity & Child Child Welfare Centres. | Ante-Natal Clinics. | Women's Welfare Clinics. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsfield Reading Room | 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays, p.m. Average attendance, 18. | ||
| Cudham (Biggin Hill) First Aid Post | Thursdays, p.m. Average attendance, 46. | 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, a.m. | 3rd and 5th Wednesdays, a.m. Average attendance, 4. |
| Downe (Gospel Hall) | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, p.m. Average attendance, 20. | ||
| Farnborough (Methodist Hall) | Fridays, p.m. Average attendance, 36. | ||
| Green Street Green (Baptist schoolroom) | Tuesdays, p.m. Average attendance, 40. | Fridays, a.m. 2nd, 4th & 5th Thursdays, a.m. Average attendance, 7. | |
| Knockholt (The Institute) | 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, p.m. | ||
| Orpington (Methodist Hall) | Mondays and Tuesdays, p.m. Average attendance, 62. | Tuesdays, p.m. Fridays, a.m. 1st, 2nd & 5th Thursdays, p.m. | 2nd and 4th Thursdays, a.m. & p.m. Average attendance, 13. |
| Petts Wood (The Pavilion, Recreation Ground) | Mondays and Thursdays, p.m. Average attendance, 48. | Tuesdays, p.m. Wednesdays, a.m. Average attendance, 9. | |
| St. Mary Cray (First Aid Post. Recreation Ground) | Tuesdays and Wednesdays, p.m. Average attendance, 76. | Fridays, a.m. and p.m. | 3rd Thursday, p.m. |
NURSING FACILITIES.
No change has been made in 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 to the Council by the
County Council.
There are two registered Homes within the District, which provide
15 beds for maternity cases and 3 beds for other cases.