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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
Walthamstow 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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In addition, the Walthamstow Child Welfare Society at
Brookscroft have "special" clinics, e.g., massage and light session
on days other than those specified.
During the year 1934 your Council's Maternity and Child
Welfare Scheme will be brought to completion by the opening of
the Maternity Home at Thorpe Coombe. The ground floor, with
accommodation for 20 beds, will be opened for the reception of
patients from the beginning of May. In addition, a Municipal
Midwife has already been appointed to carry out District Midwifery
from the Home.
The detailed findings at first visits paid during 1933 are given
in the following table:—