Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]
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GENERAL PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA
LEGISLATION:- Byelaws as to the business of Hairdresser or
Barber were confirmed by the Minister of Health on 29th November,
1947.
LABORATORIES:- Arrangements were continued with the laboratory
at Sutton and Cheam Hospital, A free service was introduced at
the Public Health Laboratory, Epsom, but its use is limited owing
to the distance from the Borough.
MORTUARY:- During 1947 seventy-eight bodies were received,
and seventy-eight post mortem examinations were made. The
mortuary premises and equipment have been well maintained, and
at the tirro of writing this report, a three body refrigerated
chamber has been installed.
AMBULANCES:- Details of the service are recorded on Page 34,
CLINICS AVAILABLE FOR THE DISTRICT
SUTTON DISTRICT
THE PUBLIC HALL. 1, HILL ROAD, SUTTON.
Ante-Natal Clinic - Every Monday, at 1,30 p.m., and every
Wednesday, at 10 a.m.
Infant Welfare Centre - Every Tuesday, at 1.30 p.m.
Diphtheria Immunisation Clinic - Every Friday, at 2 p.m.
CHEAM AND WORCESTER PARK DISTRICT
THE PAROCHIAL ROOMS. THE BROADWAY. CHEAM.
Infant Welfare Centre - Every Wednesday, at 1.30 p.m.
(Including Diphtheria Immunisation every first
Wednesday in the month)
THE CLINIC, PRIORY CRESCENT. CHEAM.
Ante-Natal Clinic - Every Monday and Friday, at 9,30 a.m.
Infant Welfare Centre - Every Monday and Thursday,'at 1,45 p.m,
(Including Diphtheria Immunisation every first Thursday
in the month)
ST. OSWALD'S HALL. BROCKS DRIVE, NORTH CHEAM.
Infant Welfare Centre - Every Friday, at 1.30 p.m. and every
second and fourth Tuesday in the month, at 1.30 p.m.
(Including Diphtheria Immunisation every second and
fourth Tuesdayin the month)
JUBILEE INSTITUTE. MALDEN GREEN. WORCESTER PARK.
Infant Welfare Centre - Every Monday and Thursday, at 1,30 p.m,
(Including Diphtheria Immunisation every first Monday in
the month)
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