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23
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
The Inspection of Midwives is under the supervision of the
County Council. It is, however, generally recognised that the
authority administering a Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme
should also exercise control over the Midwives practicing in its area.
In this district it is the practice of the Health Visitors not
to visit the newly-born till 14 days after the birth, in order not to
interfere with the Midwife.
According to the County Medical Officer's last list, there are
14 midwives practising in the district.
Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics.
The three clinics at the Council House and two at the
Isleworth Public Hall have remained open throughout the year.
The attendances totalled 8,322 for the year as compared with
8,398 in 1922. The average attendance at the Council House
was 32 and at the Isleworth Centre 34 4.

Ihe arrangements with chemists for the dispensing of prescriptions
on terms similar to those under the National Insurance
Act, have been continued.