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 Bromley]
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Women's Welfare Clinic.
This clinic was closed in October, 1954, and patients are now
referred to the Chislehurst clinic.
Ambulance Service.
The main depot for this area is at 12, Hayes Lane, Bromley,
and at the present time there are 29 ambulances and 20 sitting-case
cars based there, the majority of which are radio-controlled.
Domestic Help Service.
This service is still in great demand, especially for old people
and cases of illness in the home.
During the year 1954. the following cases received
assistance :—
Maternity (expectant mothers) 97
Tuberculosis 13
Aged 314
Others 245
Home Nursing Service.
At the present time a day service only is given, and is obtainable
on medical certification.
There are eight nurses (seven female and one male) working
in the area.
LOCAL CLINIC SERVICES.
Ante-Natal Clinics.
North Clinic, Station Road
South Clinic, Princes Plain
Hayes School Clinic, George Lane
Child Welfare Centres.
North Clinic, Station Road
South Clinic, Princes Plain
William Morris Hall, Masons Hill
First Aid Post, Southlands Road
Village Hall, Hayes
Village Hall, Keston
St. Andrew's Hall, Burnt Ash Lane
Minor Ailment Clinics (Schools).
North Clinic, Station Road
South Clinic, Princes Plain
Medical Room, Hayes School,
George Lane
Medical Room, Pickhurst School,
Pickhurst Lane
Thursday p.m.
Monday p.m.
Wednesday p.m.
Wednesday p.m.
Tuesday p.m.
Monday & Thursday p.m.
Wednesday & Friday p.m.
Tuesday p.m.
First and third Thurs.
in every month p.m.
Wednesday p.m.
Monday to Friday a.m.
Monday to Friday a.m.
Monday & Wednesday
(except 1st & 3rd in
month) & Friday a.m.
First & third Wednesday
in month & every
Tuesday & Thursday a.m.