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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

Hillingdon 1965

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]

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Table: MATERNAL AND CHILD WELFAREThe following clinics were in use during the year:—

MATERNAL AND CHILD WELFARE

The following clinics were in use during the year:—

Purpose builtAdaptedOccupied on a sessional basisTotal
112120

Table: Ante natal and Post natal ClinicsAnte natal and post natal clinics are provided at 15 clinics and 738 sessions were held during the year.

Ante natal and Post natal Clinics

Ante natal and post natal clinics are provided at 15 clinics and 738 sessions were held during the year.

Number of women in attendanceNumber of sessions held by
For ante natal examinationFor post natal examinationMedical OfficersMidwivesTotal Number of Sessions
1,5506724714738

Table: Mothercraft and Relaxation Ante natal mothercraft and relaxation classes are held at 14 clinics.

Mothercraft and Relaxation Ante natal mothercraft and relaxation classes are held at 14 clinics.

Number of women who attended during the year(a) Institutional booked659
(b) Domiciliary booked321
(c) Total980
Total number of attendances during the year6,684

Table: CHILD WELFARE CLINICS PROVIDED BY THE COUNCIL

CHILD WELFARE CLINICS PROVIDED BY THE COUNCIL

Number of centres provided at end of 1965Average number of child welfare sessions held per monthNumber of children who attended during 1965 and who were born in:Total number of children who attended during 1965Total attendances during 1965
196519641960-63
201933,6043,01411,54318,16189,531