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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
Kingston upon Thames 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICES
CARE OF MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN
Ante-natal and Post-natal Clinics
There are six Council owned clinics at which ante and postnatal sessions are held. These are attended by medical officers and health visitors, and most of them by midwives.
The following table gives the details:
| Address of Clinic | Number of sessions held during the year | Number of women who attended | Total Attendances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ante-Natal | Post-Natal | |||
| Grange Road, Kingston | 52 | 163 | 729 | |
| Acre Road, Kingston | 48 | 81 | 19 | 435 |
| Roselands, New Maiden | 52 | 92 | 45 | |
| Kingston Vale | - | - | ||
| Manor Drive, Worcester Park | 52 | 61 | 32 | |
| South Place, Surbiton | 48 | 88 | 21 | 459 |
| Hamilton Avenue, Tolworth | - | - | - | - |
| Gosbuiy Hill, Hook | 52 | 89 | 33 | 391 |
| St.Mary’s Church Hall Chessington | - | |||
| TOTALS | 304 | 574 | 210 | 2923 |
In addition midwives held 436 sessions at the above clinics
and at the Surbiton and Maiden District Nurses Homes, at which 641
women made 3277 attendances.
4427 attendances were made at ante-natal, mothercraft and
relaxation classes held at the clinics listed above.