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 Beddington and Wallington]
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Woodcote Road Centre Red Cross House, Woodcote Road. | |
Hackbridge Centre, All Saints Church Hall, New Road. | Every Monday, 2.0-4.0 p.m. |
Bandon Hill Centre, Methodist Hall, Sandy Lane North. | Every Tuesday, 2.0-4.0 p.m. |
Beddington Centre, The Scout Hall, Guy Road. | Every Wednesday, 2.0-4.0 p.m. |
Wallington Centre, Baptist Hall, Queen's Road. | Every Wednesday, 2.0-4.0 p.m. |
Every Thursday, 2.0-4.0 p.m. " " " By appointment | |
Physiotherapy Clinic, 57 Montagu Gardens. | By appointment. |
Dental Clinic, Rochester Road, Carshalton. | 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 children attending at the five clinics during the year
was as follows:—
Children born in 1963 410
Children born in 1962 383
Children born in 1958-61 584
Total 1377
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