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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
Chigwell 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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SECTION B.
General Provision of Health Services
in the District.
(a) Laboratory Service. E. M. S. Laboratory at St.
Margaret's Hospital, Epping—no change.
(b) Ambulance Service. Continued use was made of
Civil Defence vehicles to supplement the Council's
ambulances. The Volunteer Car Pool rendered
invaluable service in the conveyance of patients to
hospitals, clinics, etc., and it is hoped that it or some
similar organisation will be available in the post-war
period.
AMBULANCE CALLS
| Number of Calls. | Accident or other reason. | Urgent Medical. |
|---|---|---|
| 650 | 142 | 508 |
(c) Nursing in the Home. No change.
(d) and (e) Clinics and Treatment Centres.
Child Welfare Centres:—
Buckhurst Hill: County Council Clinic, Buckhurst
Way—Thursdays at 2.30 p.m.
Chigwell: St. Winifred's Church Hall, Chigwell
—1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 2.30 p.m.
Loughton: Union Church Hall, High Road—Fridays
at 2.30 p.m. Roding Road Church Hall—
Tuesdays at 2.30 p.m. Goldings Hill Mission
Hall—1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at 2.30 p.m.
Diphtheria Immunisation: Clinics are held once a month
at the following Child Welfare Centres:—
Buckhurst Hill: County Council Clinic, Buckhurst
Way—2nd Thursday at 2.30 p.m.
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