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Hammersmith 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith]
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is conducted by a voluntary society towards which the Ministry
of Health contributes.
Hammersmith and Chiswick Refuge for Friendless Girls,
36, Glenthorne Road, W.6.-—Accommodation for 8 mothers
and their infants. Supported by voluntary subscriptions.
AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
Infectious Cases—Provision for the removal of infectious
cases is made by the Metropolitan Asylums Board.
Non-Infectious and Accident Cases.—Ambulances for the
removal of non-infectious cases are provided by the Metropolitan
Asylums Board, on payment of a small fee. Ambulances
for accident cases are provided by the London County
Council.
CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES.
Hammersmith Infant Welfare Association.
Maternity and Child Welfare Centres.
48, Glenthorne Road.—Three Infant Clinics held weekly.
Ante-Natal clinic held weekly.
Victoria Hall, Becklow Road.—Two Infant Clinics held
weekly.
Tenants' Institute, Old Oak Lane.—Two Infant Clinics
held weekly.
St. Matthew's Parochial Hall, Blythe Road.—One Infant
Clinic held weekly.
Women's League of Service, 161, Sulgrave Road.—Two
Infant Clinics held weekly. Ante-Natal Clinic and Dental
Clinic held weekly. Dinners to expectant and nursing
mothers daily.
Presbyterian Church Hall, Ponsard Road.—One Infant
Clinic held weekly.
Latymer Road Mission, Blechynden Street.—One Infant
Clinic held weekly.