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Beddington and Wallington 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]

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Treatment Centres and Clinics
Child Welfare Centres
Hackbridge Centre,
All Saints Church Hall,
New Road.
Bandon Hill Centre,
Methodist Hall,
Sandy Lane North.
Beddington Centre,
The Scout Hall,
Guy Road.
Wallington Centre,
Baptist Hall,
Queen's Road.
Maternity Clinics
Ante-natal Clinic
Post-natal Clinic,
Relaxation and Mothercraft
Classes.
District Nurses' Home,
57 Montagu Gardens.
Physiotherapy Clinic,
57 Montagu Gardens.
Dental Clinic,
Rochester Road, Carshalton.
When held
Every Monday, 2.0-4.0 p.m.
Every Tuesday, 2.0-4.0 p.m.
Every Wednesday, 2.0-4.0 p.m.
Every Wednesday, 2.0-4.0 p.m.
Every Thursday, 2.0-4.0 p.m.
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By appointment
By appointment.
By appointment.
During the year voluntary help was again generously given by many
ladies in the district, in assisting in the operation of the infant welfare
centres. Among these, special mention should be made of the members
of the British Red Cross Society, who continued to supply the great
majority of the voluntary help given.
The ladies of the W.V.S. continued to organize the sales and distribution
of the Welfare Foods, previously administered by the Ministry
of National Insurance.
Infant Welfare Services. Infant Welfare clinics and general supervisory
control through health visiting were continued by the Surrey
County Council during the year. In general, a high standard of visiting
and a smooth and efficient service were maintained.

The number of attendances recorded at the four clinics during the year was as follows:—

Number attendingTotal attendances
Children under 1 year3985,514
Children, 1-5 years8733,560
Total1,2719,074