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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
Beddington and Wallington 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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| Impetigo | 9 |
| Eye conditions | 1 |
| Verminous conditions | 12 |
| Diphtheria Immunisation | 763 |
| Puerperal Infections | 1 |
| Home Enquiries, Agreements, etc. | 52 |
| Hospital Cases rid Convalescence | 9 |
| Adoption of children | 17 |
| Home Help Service | 54 |
| Miscellaneous visits | 42 |
| Unsuccessful visits | 146 |
| Total | 2958 |
| Maternity and Child Walfare Centres | 373 |
| Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Clinics | 259 |
| Total | 632 |
| Total attendances, 1942 | 404 |
| Interviews in Office | 300 |
CHILD LIFE PROTECTION.
The Health Visitors are the authorised Child Life Protection
Visitors lor the Borough.
Number of persons who were receiving children
for reward at the end of, the year 11
Number of children on the register at the end
of the year 26
Number of children who died during the year —
During the year 122 visits were paid to the homes of the children.
No proceedings were taken under the Act during the year.
WAR-TIME DAY NURSERY.
When first opened in April the Nursery was intended to cater for
40 children, but it proved so popular that within three months it was
upgraded by the Minister of Health to a 50-place Nursery. Situated
at Spencer Toad, Hackbridge, the pre-fabricated building was specially
designed for the purpose and the children are excellently cared for
in light, airy surroundings.
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