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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
Wembley 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Daily Hinder Scheme.
At the request of the Ministry of Labour
the Council adopted the Daily Minder Scheme in
April 1943. The scheme, however, has not
proved very acceptable in this area.
Number of approved foster mothers 11
,, ,, children placed 12
3 of whom have become of school age.
H. CIVIL DEFENCE.
| Number of Circulars from Ministry of Health, Ministry of Home Security, London Region, Middlesex County Council and miscellaneous received in Health Department | 417 |
| Number of letters sent to Doctors in charge of First Aid Posts re medical matters | 16 |
| Number of instructions sent to Depot Superintendents | 111 |
| Number of letters sent to Sisters-in-Charge of First Aid Posts | 105 |
Personnel.
Various reductions in the personnel have taken place from time to time. The present authorised full-time establishment is:-
| Ambulance Depots | 72 |
| First Aid Posts | 64 |
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