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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
Richmond upon Thames 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Treatment Centres and Clinics.
| Address. | By whom provided. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Ailments Clinic | Windham Road, Richmond. | For Elementary School Children | Education Committee. |
| Dental Clinic | Ditto | Ditto. | Ditto. |
| Do. do. | Ditto | M. and C.W Committee. | |
| Eye Clinic | Ditto | (1 session per fortnight). | Education Committee. |
| Ante-Natal Clinic | Ditto | (1 session per week). | M. and C.W Committee. |
| Diphtheria Immunisation | Ditto | Health Committee. | |
| Tonsils and Adenoids | Richmond Royal Hospital. | By arrangement with Education Committee. | |
| Ringworm (X-rays) | Dr. D. B. I. Hallett, 2, Old Palace Terrace, Richmond. | When required. | Education Committee. |
| Maternity and Child Welfare Treatment | Richmond Royal Hospital. | Once weekly. | By arrangement with M. & C. W. Committee. |
| Tuberculosis Treatment | 38, Sheen Rd., Richmond. | Once weekly. | County Council. |
In spite of the disturbed conditions the various Clinics
continued to function with the exception of the Welfare Centre at
Petersham. This was closed for a few months until a suitable Air
Raid Shelter could be provided. This was completed in March and
the Centre re-opened.