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Southall 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]
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(J) School Health Service
Medical inspection and dental inspection of school children are arranged by the
County Council through the Southall Divisional Executive. Medical treatment and dental
treatment are provided by the County Council in the Borough as follows:—
Minor ailments treatment Northcote Avenue Clinic and 13 King
Street
Orthopaedic treatment Northcote Avenue Clinic
Ophthalmic treatment Northcote Avenue Clinic
Physiotherapy Northcote Avenue Clinic and Jubilee
Gardens Centre
Ultra Violet Light treatment Northcote Avenue Clinic
Speech Therapy 13 King Street, Talbot Road School
and Jubilee Gardens Centre
Dental treatment Northcote Avenue Clinic and
13 King Street
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Whooping Jubilee Gardens Centre, Northcote
Cough Immunisation Smallpox and Ayenue Clinic and 13 King Street
Poliomyelitis Vaccination
(k) Chiropody Service
Since January, 1961, the County Council has provided a Chiropody Service at the
Northcote Avenue Clinic where expectant mothers, elderly persons and physically handicapped
persons may receive treatment.
County Council of Middlesex—Children's Department
The County Council, through the Children's Department, is also concerned in caring
for children deprived of a normal home life. Area Children's Officers have been appointed
to deal locally with such cases as they arise, and operate from the Middlesex County Offices,
Great West Road, Brentford.
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