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GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
Services are generally as set out in the report for 1938.
With the declaration of war in September, they had, of course, to be
modified to some extent, as a result, particularly of evacuation and
the reservation of hospital accommodation. Sanatorium accommodation
has, for a time, been restricted.
MATERNITY MP CHILD WELFARE
The Welfare scheme during 1940 was as set out in the Report for
1938.
Midwifery and consultant services were maintained, but classes
in mothercraft etc., had to be somewhat curtailed.
Midwifery visits 2691 (1947); Confinements attended 150 (111)
VISITS BY HEALTH VISITORS
To expectant mothers 1527
" children under 1 2544
11 " between 1 and 5 3426
ANTE AND POST-NATAL CLINICS
A.N. P.N.
No. of women attending 668 59
INFANT CLINICS
Attendances 1,510
MILK SUPPLIES TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS
Liquid 3743 galls)
Dried 5037 lbs. )
By Food Executive Officer from
inception of National Milk Scheme (15,017 Galls.(liquid)
( 291 lbs. (dried)
HOME NURSING
Number of cases attended during year 1705
CONVALESCENT TREATMENT
The Council contributed £45 towards the cost of treatment for
12 Westminster mothers and 22 children.
HOME HELPS
Supplied in 7 cases. Cost £8. 15. Od.
INSULIN TREATMENT
One case - Cost £31.
DENTAL TREATMENT - Clinic Reports
New Cases
Re
Appoint
ments
Extractions
Fillings
Other
Operations
Anaesthetics
Local General
1939
184
847
686
161
427
3
152
1940
217
826
816
221
418
18
176