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Tottenham 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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ASSISTED MILK SUPPLY.
Assistance in the supply of milk is given to expectant and nursing
mothers, and children under 5 years of age, where the income of the
family is within the scale recognised by the Committee as a basis for the
supply of milk free, or at less than cost price.
The progress of recipients of the milk is noted at the Centres.
856 families were assisted during the year. The amount of milk
distributed (Grade A, Tuberculin tested, and dried milk) was, Cow's
Milk, 29,713 gallons, Dried Milk, 302 lbs.
MIDWIFERY SERVICES.
Midwives Acts, 1902-1926.
(Order under Sec. 62 L.G. Act, 1929.)
The following Midwives were registered as practising at the end of the year:—
| Resident in Tottenham. | Resident Outside. | Total. | Number of cases attended. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Midwives. | As Maternity Nurses. | ||||
| 12 | 19 | 31 | 727 | 48 | 776 |
Routine Inspection of Midwives.— Midwives have had their premises
and equipment examined at three-monthly intervals. After attendance
upon an infectious case they have had their equipment sterilized and
they, themselves, have been instructed how to disinfect.
RECORDS OF SENDING FOR MEDICAL AID.
150 calls were made by Midwives for Medical Aid, under the following
headings:—