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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
Hornsey 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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Mothercraft Classes and Relaxation Exercises
These classes have been extended to include another Hornsey centre,
making seven in the Area, at which these services are given. Many
letters of appreciation have been received from mothers who have
received instruction from the health visitors who carry out this
educative work.
TABLE 2
| Clinic | No. of sessions held | No. of new cases | Total No. of attendances | Average attendances per session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgoyne Road | 26 | 13 | 158 | 6.1 |
| Church Road | 49 | 39 | 249 | 5.1 |
| Fortis Green | 46 | 81 | 573 | 12.5 |
| Hornsey Town Hall | 48 | 75 | 294 | 6.1 |
| The Chestnuts | 52 | 96 | 466 | 9.0 |
| Lordship Lane | 50 | 84 | 455 | 9.1 |
| Park Lane | 52 | 46 | 457 | 8.8 |
| Totals | 323 | 434 | 2,652 | 8.2 |
Post-natal Care
A post-natal appointment for examination is given to each mother
who has received ante-natal care at the local centre. These appointments
are the occasions on which the mother is informed of her
physical condition following confinement and of what treatment should
be undertaken in certain cases to ensure her return to full health.
Child Welfare and School Health Services Centres
The following twelve centres serve the needs of the Area:—
Lordship Lane, N.17.
Park Lane, N.17.
The Chestnuts, St. Ann's Road, N.15.
Cornwall Road, N.15.
At rear of Hornsey Town Hall, N.8.
Burgoyne Road, N.4.
Church Road, Highgate, N.6.
162 Stroud Green Road, N.4.
Mildura Court, N.8.
Fortis Green, N.10.
At rear of Tottenham Town Hall, N.15.
41 Coldfall Avenue, N.10.
Infants and young children attend following the health visitor's
initial visit to the home following the notification of birth. Supervision
of physical and mental health is given by health visitors. Medical
officers experienced in child care attend on a sessional basis. Behaviour
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