Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Immunisation and Vaccination.
By application to National Health Service practitioners who have
entered the Scheme, or by arrangement with the Area Medical
Officer: 215, Chevening Road, N.W.6.
Telephone No.: LADbroke 2411.
Midwifery and Home Nursing.
By application to the Area Medical Officer:
215, Chevening Road, N.W.6.
Telephone No. : LADbroke 2411.
Outside office hours Home Nurses may be contacted in their own
homes
School Health Service.
Clinics at all the Child Health Clinics.
4. VERMINOUS CONDITIONS. Six cases, four adults
and tw" children were referred to a Health Centre for treatment more
intensi than could be given in the home. The generalisation remains
true that infestation is scarcely a Public Health problem in Wembley.
The re ponse of the mothers to the advice given through the School
Health Services is most gratifying.
5. MORTUARY. The new Mortuary, situated at the rear of
the Town Hall, came into operation on the 27th July, 1959. Between
that date and the end of December 69 bodies were admitted.
The Pathologist using the premises has expressed his appreciation
of the facilities now provided.
An Attendant has been appointed and reciprocal arrangements
have been made with Harrow to cover absences due to holidays,
sickness etc.
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