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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
Southgate 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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MILK (MOTHERS & CHILDREN) ORDER.
The distribution of milk, free or at reduced price,
has, as stated in my last Report, been taken over by
the Ministry of Food.
The issue of dried milk has been continued throughout
the year, 7536 lbs (approx) being distributed free
or at cost price.
DENTAL TREATMENT.
number of "Council" patients attending the
Eastman Dental Clinic, 1941 Children 22
Mothers 38
Cost of such cases £50
HOME HELP SCHEME.- The following table sets out the details of the work carried out under the above scheme during 1941.
| 1941 | 1940 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total cases dealt with | 59 | 75 |
| No. provided free of charge | 27 | 51 |
| " " @ 1/- per day | 15 | 9 |
| " " @ 2/- " " | 7 | 10 |
| " " @ 3/- " " | 4 | 1 |
| " " @ full charge | 6 | 4 |
The Home Help worked for 21 days in 3 cases.
" " " " " 18 " " 1 case.
" " " " " 14 " " 53 case.
" " " " " 8 " " 1 case.
" " " " " 18 " " 1 "
Total No. of days worked 832 1068
" cost (1941) £195. 2. 5.
(1940) £230. 18. 9.
Average No. of Home Helps on Council's roll, 8 10
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