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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 1971

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]

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Table: During 1971, 730 abortions were conducted at hospitals in Hillingdon. The aim of a public health service should be to prevent such unwanted pregnancies and so avoid the need for treatment which can be so traumatic to the personality and which is itself not without risk.

During 1971, 730 abortions were conducted at hospitals in Hillingdon. The aim of a public health service should be to prevent such unwanted pregnancies and so avoid the need for treatment which can be so traumatic to the personality and which is itself not without risk.

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1965 (April/December only)22
19661515
196720626
1968413677
1969415394
19706968137
19718291173

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Family Planning Service—(general enquiries—not appointments), Uxbridge 38290.
Laurel Lodge Clinic,
Harlington Road, Tuesday 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Hillingdon (appointments only)
Family Planning Association Clinics
Hillingdon Hospital By appointment only
Tel: Uxbridge 38282
Ickenham Clinic,
Long Lane, Ickenham Monday 7.00-8.00 p.m.
Minet Clinic, Wednesday 1.45-3.15 p.m.
Coldharbour Lane, Hayes 5.30-7.00 p.m.
Northwood Clinic,
Ryefield Court, Tuesday 7.00-8.00 p.m.
Northwood Hills (appointments only)
West Mead Clinic, Friday 1.45-2.45 p.m.
West Mead, Ruislip 6.30-8.00 p.m.
Uxbridge Clinic,
Council Offices, Thursday 1.45-3.15 p.m.
High Street, Uxbridge 5.30-7.00 p.m.
International Planned Parenthood Federation Clinic
Mount Vernon Hospital, Thursday 2.00-5.00 p.m.
Northwood (by appointment only)
WELL WOMEN'S CLINICS
The number of women seen at these clinics was similar to previous years but a large proportion
were those attending for a re-examination. The routine recall of those seen four years previously
was continued, and by the end of the year almost all women who first attended in 1967 had been
offered re-examination.
Difficulties were experienced in the Yiewsley area due to the demolition of the previous
clinic premises to allow the erection of a health centre on the same site. The temporary premises
were quite unsuitable for cytology and at first Yiewsley residents were seen at Laurel Lodge Clinic.
This was unsatisfactory as it was too far for most people to travel. Finally, the mobile clinic was
parked near the shopping centre and this has proved successful. Although facilities were limited
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