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Wembley 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]

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should be mentioned as they are indeed an asset to the public
health of the Borough, providing, as they do, both general nursing
services and maternity services. The appropriate Committees
of the Council have always the greatest interest in receiving the
periodic reports on this good work.
8. VERMINOUS CONDITIONS. Only 1!) cases, 13 adults
and 6 school pupils, were referred to Kensington Medicinal Baths
for treatment more intensive than could be given at the Clinics
or in the homes. The generalisation remains true that infestation
is scarcely a Public Health problem in Wembley. The
response of the mothers to the advice given through the School
Health Services is most gratifying.
9. ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL
TREATMENT. Licensing of these establishments has continued
pending changes in legislation enacted in the National Health
Service Act.
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