London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]
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was much appreciated. However, we still have a long way to go in this field. In conclusion, whilst
all that one hoped to achieve has not been fully realised, the unit is now well established and working
to capacity. Firm contact has been made and health education talks given at two hospitals but with
the reorganisation of the National Health Service drawing near it is hoped to extend the programme
without delay.
| Talks Given By | Length of Course | Audiences | Total No. of Persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officers Public Health Inspectors Safety Officers Radiographer Health Education Staff | 3 days | Airport Clerk/Receptionists | 16 |
| Medical Officer Physiotherapist Health Education Staff | 1 day | Pre-retirement | 15 |
| Medical Officers Health Education Staff | 1 day | Teachers | 30 |
| Medical Officers Health Education Staff | 2 days | Health Visitors | 28 |
| Chief Nursing Officer Health Education Staff | 2 days | Health Visitors | 20 |
| Talks Given By | No. of Talks | Audience | Total Persons Reached |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Officers | 24 | Professional Groups | 169 |
| 22 | Local Government employees | 105 | |
| 6 | Voluntary Organisations | 275 | |
| Nursing Staff | 521 | Mothercraft Classes | 849 |
| 12 | Fathers' Evenings | 339 | |
| 16 | Professional Groups | 181 | |
| 9 | Voluntary Organisations | 318 | |
| Dental Officers | 30 | Mothercraft Classes | 360 |
| 5 | Voluntary Organisations | 172 | |
| Public Health Inspectors | 4 | Professional Groups | 24 |
| 5. | Voluntary Organisations | 72 | |
| Health Education Officers | 18 | Professional Groups | 173 |
| 3 | Voluntary Organisations | 85 | |
| 3 | Local Government employees | 75 | |
| 1 | Industrial Group | 24 |