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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

Merton 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]

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Table: SCHOOL CLINICS PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY

SCHOOL CLINICS PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY

General Medical Clinics
Amity Grove, Raynes Park1st and 3rd Thursday mornings.Examination of cases referred by Teachers, Education Department, Health Visitors, etc. Treatment of minor ailments.
Grand Drive Raynes ParkTuesday mornings.
Middleton Road, Morden1st, 3rd and 5th
Morden Road, MertonMonday afternoons. 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday mornings.
Pelham Road, WimbledonMonday mornings.
Western Road, Mitcham Wide Way, MitchamMonday mornings. 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday mornings.
Child Guidance Clinics
97 Worple Road, Wimbledon:Monday to Friday all day.
Sherwood House, Commonside East, Mitcham:
(Cases seen by appointment by Psychiatrist or Educational Psychologist, with the assistance of Psychiatric Social Workers)
Ophthalmic Clinics
Amity Grove, Raynes ParkFriday afternoons.Examination and treatment of errors of refraction and squint.
Grand Drive, Raynes ParkFriday afternoons.
Morden Road, MertonWednesday afternoons.
Pelham Road. WimbledonFriday mornings.
Western Road, MitchamWednesday afternoons.
Wide Way, MitchamTuesday mornings.
Orthopaedic Clinic
Pelham Road, WimbledonEvery fourth Wednesday afternoon each month.Examination of referred cases by an Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Audiology Clinic
Pelham Road, WimbledonFriday mornings.Detailed investigation of cases referred.
Remedial Exercises
Amity Grove, Raynes ParkMonday mornings.Remedial and breathing exercises as recommended by School Medical Officers.
Pelham Road, Wimbledon:Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.
Wide Way, MitchamTuesday afternoons.