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FOREWORD.
The year 1943 has been one of progress in all branches of the
Maternity and Child Welfare Services. The Clinics have been very well
patronised, and the ancillary services greatly appreciated by the mothers.
Groat encouragement for the future is given by the fact that, despite the
many problems of the war, it has been found possible to expand the work
during the year.
The Harpenden evacuated nursery was closed in February, 1943 owing
to serious staffing difficulties, and the children whose parents desired them
to remain away, were transferred to a nursery in another area.
Three War-time Nurseries (viz. Fore Street, Hertford Road and
Florence Road) provided accommodation for childron under 5 years of age
where the mothers have been engaged on war work. A fourth nursery is
being built in Silver Street and should be ready for occupation early in the
New Year.
I should like to take this opportunity of thanking the members of
the Maternity Committee and the members of the Staff for their co-operation
during the year.
The following information will give some indication as to the work
carried out by the Department during the year 1943:-