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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
Hackney 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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| Name and Situation. | Nature of Accommodation. | By whom provided. |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Hospital, Kingsland Road | Tuberculosis Dispensary | Borough Council. |
| City of London Hospital, Bonner Road | Tuberculosis Dispensary | Borough Council. |
| Cleansing Station, Millfields Road | Cleansing of verminous persons and inspection and treatment of skin conditions | Borough Council. |
| Treatment Centre, Clapton Square | Minor ailments | London County Council. |
| Treatment Centre, Cadogan Terrace | Minor ailments | London County Council |
| Metropolitan Hospital, Kingsland Road | Treatment Clinic | London County Council. |
| Dalston Lane | Massage and remedial treatment | British Red Cross. |
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF
MATERNAL DEATHS AND CASES OF PUERPERAL
FEVER, AND PUERPERAL PYREXIA.
In accordance with Ministry of Health Circular 888, dated
23rd April, 1928, the Council appointed Dr. Dorothy B. Gere to
conduct enquiries into every death in the Borough of women in
childbirth.
In Circular 722, dated 9th August, 1926, relating to the Public
Health (Notification of Puerperal Fever and Puerperal Pyrexia)
Regulations, 1926, the Minister authorised the maternity and child
welfare authorities to make provision for the special treatment of
women suffering from Puerperal Pyrexia, for consultation with an
obstetric specialist, for skilled nursing and for institutional
treatment.