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the work be known and results will show whether the improvement is
of a permanent or temporary nature". Prom our experience so far
it appears that these families could not lift themselves out of
their difficulties without intensive aid of this sort and the real
interest of the specialised visitors in them.
There are certain disadvantages connected with the amount and kind
of accommodation which we have been able to place at the disposal
of these workers. One shares an office with the Supervisor of
Midwives and the other occupies a small room in a clinic. Both
are inadequate for the purpose of seeing clients away from their
homes in premises that are central or easily accessible and which
provide privacy and a certain amount of storage space It is
essential that a parent can visit the worker away from his home
where suitable conditions for a private talk are often completely
lacking It is equally important that the premises should not
appear too official so as to cause the client to shy away from
entering It is hoped that these points can be borne in mind
when more suitable accommodation becomes available.
Voluntary Workers and Organisations
It is a pleasure to pay tribute to the voluntary workers who
give such regular and efficient assistance in the Hornsey Maternity
and Child Welfare Clinics and whose time and interests are so
generously given to them.
During 1957 health visitors have received immediate help when
required from a number of voluntary bodies including the Diocesan
Moral Welfare, the Invalid Children s Aid Association, the Marriage
Guidance Council, the Women's Voluntary Service, the British Red
Cross Society, the National Society for the Prevention of cruelty
to Children and the Old People s Welfare Association These
voluntary organisations do a very great deal to fill in the gaps
and support individual needs.