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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

Bromley 1946

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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Table: Clinics and Welfare Centres of the Local Authority with Brief Description of Services Available(Continued).

Clinics and Welfare Centres of the Local Authority with Brief Description of Services Available

(Continued).

DescriptionSituationNo. of Sessions Per WeekProfessional AttendantsServices Available
Burnt Ash Welfare CentreBurnt Ash Lane Branch Library, Bromley.1 Wednesday1 Doctor and Health VisitorMedical Examinations. Mothercraft. Babies Weighed. Chemical Foods, Drugs, Cod Liver Oil, etc. on sale.
Plaistow Welfare CentreNorth Clinic, Station Road, Bromley.1 Wednesday1 Doctor and Health VisitorDo.
* North School ClinicNorth Clinic,4Doctor and NurseMinor Ailment Treatment Clinic.
Station Road,1Nurse,, ,, ,, ,,
Bromley.2Doctor and NurseImmunisation Clinic.
1Doctor and NurseInfectious Disease Examinations.
2PhysiotherapistUltra Violet Ray Treatment.
3PhysiotherapistRemedial Exercises.
6OrthoptistElectrical Treatment. Massage. Eye Defect Treatment.
2Eye SpecialistRefractions and Other Eye Treatments.
1 Per Month2 Orthopaedic SurgeonsConsultative Service and Treatment.
223 Dental SurgeonsPrimary Scholars—
1.5 yrs. to 11 yrs. Age Groups— Routine Annual Inspection and Treatment.
2-11 yrs. to 14 yrs. Age Groups— Half-year Routine Inspection and Treatment.
Secondary Scholars— Half-yearly Routine Inspection and Treatment.