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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 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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Table: CLINICS AND WELFARE CENTRES PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY, WITH BRIEF DETAILS OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE — ( Continued)

CLINICS AND WELFARE CENTRES PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY, WITH BRIEF DETAILS OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE — ( Continued)

DescriptionSituationNo. of Sessions Per WeekProfessional AttendantsServices Available
Plaistow Welfare CentreNorth Clinic, Station Road, Bromley.1 WednesdayDoctor and Health VisitorMedical Examinations.
Mothercraft.
Weighing of Babies.
Chemical Foods, Drugs, Cod Liver Oil, etc.
Burnt Ash Welfare CentreBurnt Ash Lane Branch Library, Bromley.1 WednesdayDoctor and Health VisitorDo. Immunisation Clinic.
*North School ClinicNorth Clinic, Station Road, Bromley.4Doctor and NurseMinor Ailment Treatment Clinic.
1Nurse,, ,, ,, ,,
2Doctor and NurseImmunisation Clinic.
1Doctor and NurseInfectious Disease Examinations.
2PhysiotherapistUltra Violet Ray Treatment.
3PhysiotherapistRemedial Exercises.
Electrical Treatment.
Massage.
6OrthoptistEye Defect Treatment.
2Eye SpecialistRefractions and Other Eye Treat
ments.
2 Per MonthOrthopaedic 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.