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4. CAUSES OF SICKNESS.
Apart from the considerable number of cases of Diphtheria and Scarlet
Fever which occurred chiefly in the earlier part of the year and the epidemic of
Influenza of low mortality (principally in the early and late months, but which was
present more or less throughout the year) there have been no very noticeable or
unusual causes of sickness.
5. SUMMARY OF NURSING ARRANGEMENTS, HOSPITALS
AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE DISTRICT.
(a) Professional Nursing in the Home.
(1) General.—No nursing arrangements are provided by the County Council
or the Local Authority, but a District Nurse is supported by the Uxbridge
Urban District Nursing Association, which is maintained by voluntary
subscriptions.
(2) Midwives.— 'The Public Health Authority does not employ or subsidise
practising Midwives, but the following Midwives have given notice that
they intended to practise during 1921:
Collins, Mrs. Dunstans, High Street.
Compton, Mrs. Norwood Villa, Norton Road.
Franklin, Miss Hilda Hillingdon Road.
Franklin, Miss Muriel do.
(3) Clinics and Treatment Centres.— Pre-Natal and Child Welfare Centre.
A large iron and poilite Hut with two rooms has been erected
during 1921 in the grounds of the Children's Nursery. This is heated
by three gas fires, and a Pram Shelter has been placed near the entrance.
To this a w.c. should be added.