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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 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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Table: CLINICS AND WELFARE CENTRES PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY UNDER PART III. OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE ACT. 1946. WITH BRIEF DETAILS OF THE SERVICESAVAILABLE—( Continued)

CLINICS AND WELFARE CENTRES PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY UNDER PART III. OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE ACT. 1946. WITH BRIEF DETAILS OF THE SERVICES

AVAILABLE—( Continued)

DescriptionSituationNo. of Sessions Per WeekProfessional AttendantsServices Available
Plaistow Welfare CentreNorth Clinic, Station Road, Bromley.1 Wednesday AfternoonDoctor 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 Wednesday AfternoonDoctor 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 NurseVaccination Clinic
1Doctor and NurseInfectious disease examinations
2PhysiotherapistUltra Violet Ray Treatment.
3PhysiotherapistRemedial Exercises. Electrical Treatment.
6OrthoptistMassage.
3Eye SpecialistEye Defect Treatment. Refractions and Other Eye Treatments.
2 Per Month 22Orthopaedic Surgeon 3 Dental SurgeonsConsultative Service and Treatment. Primary 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.