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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
Tottenham 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Mothercraft Classes and Relaxation Exercises
These classes have been extended to include another Hornsey centre,
making seven in the Area at which these services are given. Many letters of
appreciation have been received from mothers who have received instruction
from the health visitors who carry out this educative work.
| Clinic | No. of sessions held | No. of new cases | Total No. of attendances | Average attendances per session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgoyne Road | 26 | 13 | 158 | 6.1 |
| Church Road | 49 | 39 | 249 | 5.1 |
| Fortis Green | 46 | 81 | 573 | 12.5 |
| Hornsey Town Hall | 48 | 75 | 294 | 6.1 |
| The Chestnuts | 52 | 96 | 466 | 9.0 |
| Lordship Lane | 50 | 84 | 455 | 9.1 |
| Park Lane | 52 | 46 | 457 | 8.8 |
| Totals | 323 | 434 | 2,652 | 8.2 |
Post-natal Care
A post-natal appointment for examination is given to each mother who has
received ante-natal care at the local centre. These appointments are
the occasions on which the mother is informed of her physical condition
following confinement and of what treatment should be undertaken in certain
cases to ensure her return to full health.
Child Welfare and School Health Services Centres
The following twelve centres serve the needs of the Area:-
Lordship Lane, N. 17.
Park Lane, N. 17.
The Chestnuts, St. Anns Road, N. 15.
Cornwall Road, N. 15.
At rear of Hornsey Town Hall, N.8.
Burgoyne Road, N.4.
Church Road, Highgate, N.6.
162 Stroud Green Road, N.4.
Mildura Court, N.8.
Fortis Green, N.10.
At rear of Tottenham Town Hall, N.15.
41 Goldfall Avenue, N.10.
Infants and young children attend following the health visitor's initial
visit to the home following the notification of birth. Supervision of
physical and mental health is given by health visitors. Medical officers