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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 1945

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: The following are details of the work done at the five remaining centres during 1945:—

The following are details of the work done at the five remaining centres during 1945:—

Centre.Type of premises.When opened.Sessions held weekly.
28, Elsdale Street Eton Manor Club, Riseholme Street 28, Lower Clapton RoadSpecially constructed Club premises Adapted house1939 Transferred from Eton Misson on outbreak of war 1925Ante- and Post-Natal—1 Infant Welfare —3 Actino-therapy —4 Make Do and Mend —1 Ante - and Post-Natal—1 Infant Welfare —2 Make Do and Mend —1 Ante- and Post-Natal—3 Infant Welfare —3 Weighing —1 Diphtheria Immunisation —1 Make Do and Mend —2 Ante - and Post-Natal—2 Infant Welfare —3 Weighing —1 Actino-therapy —2 Dental —2 Diphtheria Immunisation —1 Ante- and Post-Natal—2 Infant Welfare —4 Weighing —1 Diphtheria Immunisation —1
136, Richmond RoadSpecially constructed1938
2 & 4, Warwick GroveConverted housesTransferred from a Church Hall in 1942

Table: Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Clinics.—Particulars of attendances:—

Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Clinics.—Particulars of attendances:—

Centre.No. of sessions held.No. of Mothers attending (first visits).No. of repeated attendances at Centre.Total attendances.No. of examinations by Doctor.
Antenatal.Postnatal.Antenatal.Postnatal.Antenatal.Postnatal.
Elsdale Street5115024656180625759
Eton Manor49843416—5003445
Lower Clapton Road15035935147551834401786
Richmond Road10024367110841351711232
Warwick Grove982174097811195411151
Totals448105316946331156861805373