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SUPPLY OF INSULIN
Arrangements were sanctioned by the Ministry of Health in June, 1937, for the temporary
supply of insulin to necessitous patients suffering from diabetes. The insulin is only supplied on the
application of the medical practitioner undertaking the treatment of the patient, and during 1937
100 units were supplied for one patient.
Quarterly reports on the progress of the patients are obtained from the medical practitioners.
GYNæCOLOGICAL CLINIC
During the year 89 cases attended this clinic for advice on birth control and made 257 attendances
; 129 cases attended for gynaecological advice and made 300 attendances.
Birth control advice is given strictly in accordance with the conditions prescribed by the
Ministry of Health and is available only to women in whom further pregnancy would be dangerous
or injurious to their health.
HEALTH PROPAGANDA
Besides the usual routine propaganda which is carried on throughout the year by the members
of the staff in connection with their ordinary duties, the Department organised, in conjunction with
the local branch of the British Social Hygiene Council, a "Keep Fit Week" during the last week of
October. An effort was made to cover most of the activities of the Department, and the meetings
were held in the Town Hall, the Central Library and the Parsons Green Clinic. Although the
attendances at all except the Friday evening meeting were on the meagre side I feel that the effort
was worth while. I give below an outline of the programme and the attendances :
At the Town Hall:
Tuesday afternoon Women "Women and Public Health." Films 60
Friday evening Adults (1) How to avoid Diphtheria."
(2) Films on Re-housing and Clean Milk
Supply.
(3) Display by "Keep Fit" team from
Bishop Creighton House Settlement 250
At the Central Library:
Monday afternoon Conference for Clergy. Doctors, School
Teachers, Industrial and Youth Leaders 60
Monday evening School Children Series of film displays 300
Tuesday evening Adults "Housing in relation to Maternity and
Child Welfare.- Films 60
Thursday evening Young People "Keeping Fit and Personal Problems."
Films 25
At the Parsons Green Clinic:
Wednesday evening Parents "Our Young People of To-day." Films 40
The British Social Hygiene Council have continued their propaganda work in the borough,
and, besides assisting in the "Keep Fit Week" have held the following meetings during the year