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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
West Ham 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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No Institutional provision exists for unmarried mothers,
illegitimate infants, and homeless children in the district.
Municipal Centres and Clinics (subsidized by Council except Silvertown Municipal Centre):—
| Centres. | No. of Sessions held weekly. | Day and time of meeting. | Average per Session . | Present arrangements for Medical Supervision. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expectant Mothers. | Children. | ||||
| Chesterton House | 4 | Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 1.30 p.m. | 65.98 | 87.88 | Dr. Kennedy. |
| St. Luke's Squire | 4 | Mon.,Tues ,Wed.,Thurs., 2 p.m. | 59.13 | 71.45 | „ Hirst. |
| Martin Street | 1 | Thurs., 3.30 p.m. | 21.65 | 53. | ,, Kennedy. |
| S.W.Ham Health Society | 3 | Wed. & Friday, 1.30 p.m. Tues:, 1 p.m. | 9 | 43.93 | ., Lilian Hawthorne. |
| Trinity Mission | 2 | Wed. & Thuis., 2.30 p m. | 1.84 | 34.81 | ,, Margaret Alden. |
| Women's League of Service | 3 | Mon., Wed. & Fri., 2.30 p.m. | 1.84 | 30.16 | ,, Dorothea Brooks. |
| S. Town (Municipal | 1 | Wed., 2.30 p.m. | . | 23. | „ Tivy. |
Domiciliary Confinements in West Ham carried out by the Midwives attached to the Plaistow Maternity Charity during the past three years:—
| 19)2 | 1923 | 1924 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From the Central Homes, Howards Road | 3,109 | 1,831 | 2,192 |
| From the Docks Branch | 1,276 | 1,223 | 1,078 |
| From Stratford Branch | 477 | 428 | 363 |
| Totals | 3,862 | 3,482 | 3,633 |