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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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It was possible to re-institute sessions at Burgoyne Road and Mildura Court Clinics which were in abeyance the previous year owing to the shortage of midwives. The following table shows the attendances made during the year:—
| Midwives Clinic | Sessions held | Total attendances | Average attendance per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgoyne Road | 12 | 81 | 6.8 |
| Fortis Green | 27 | 188 | 6.9 |
| Hornsey Town Hall | 22 | 111 | 5.0 |
| Mildura Court | 14 | 54 | 3.9 |
| Stroud Green | 15 | 94 | 6.3 |
| Park Lane | 125 | 709 | 5.7 |
| Total | 215 | 1,237 | 5.8 |
Health Education in Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics
Health teaching is given in Mothercraft classes at special sessions in
the clinics. The best attended is Lordship Lane where there is a Mothercraft
Centre separate from the clinic main building. Health visitors
undertake this work as well as the supervision of Relaxation Exercise
classes for the expectant mother. The atmosphere of group discussion
has been promoted at all sessions. A programme of matters for advice
and discussion is available to all mothers attending the classes. Student
health visitors also attend for practical experience in health teaching.
The following table shows attendances at Mothercraft clinics during the year:—
| Clinic | No. of sessions held | No. of new cases | Total No. of attendances | Average attendance per session | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgoyne Road | 43 | 30 | 309 | 7.2 | |
| Church Road | 45 | 29 | 265 | 5.9 | |
| Fortis Green | 42 | 84 | 429 | 10.2 | |
| Hornsey Town Hall | 52 | 95 | 479 | 9.2 | |
| Mildura Court | 44 | 30 | 151 | 3.4 | |
| The Chestnuts | 51 | 97 | 605 | 11.9 | |
| Lordship Lane | 52 | 112 | 723 | 13.9 | |
| Park Lane | 51 | 59 | 393 | 7.7 | |
| Totals | 380 | 536 | 3,354 | 8.8 | |
Child Welfare Centres
The percentage of children under one year of age who attended for
the first time during the year continued the improvement noted in 1956.
During the past five years this figure has risen from 89.1% to 97.2%.
Towards the end of the year it was found necessary to hold an additional
weighing session each week at the Somerset Road Centre owing to
increased attendances.
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