Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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The following table shows the attendances made during the year:-
Midwives Clinics | Number of sessions held | Total number of attendances | Average attendances per session |
---|---|---|---|
Burgoyne Road | 27 | 176 | 6.5 |
Highgate | 4 | 19 | 4.8 |
Portis Green | 12 | 81 | 6.8 |
Hornsey Town Hall | 24 | 303 | 12.6 |
Mildura Court | 21 | 136 | 6.5 |
Stroud Green | 22 | 197 | 9.0 |
Chestnuts | 51 | 818 | 16.0 |
Park Lane | 90 | 377 | 4.2 |
Lordship Lane | 51 | 91 | 1.8 |
Total | 302 | 2198 | 7.3 |
The following table shows attendances at Mothercraft Clinics during the year-
Clinics | Number of sessions held | Number of new cases | Total number of attendances | Average attendance per session |
---|---|---|---|---|
Burgoyne Road | 43 | 46 | 319 | 7.4 |
Highgate | 30 | 43 | 155 | 5.2 |
Portis Green | 48 | 75 | 364 | 7.6 |
Hornsey Town Hall | 51 | 102 | 556 | 10.9 |
Mildura Court | 45 | 54 | 271 | 6.0 |
The Chestnuts | 51 | 102 | 563 | 11.0 |
Lordship Lane | 51 | 76 | 407 | 8.0 |
Park Lane | 51 | 59 | 292 | 5.7 |
Total | 370 | 557 | 2927 | 7.9 |
An average attendance of 7.9 per session is reasonable because every mother during
relaxation instruction requires individual attention if she is to obtain the maximum benefit.
The health visitor aims to achieve an informal atmosphere, encouraging group participation,
where fears and misapprehensions can be dispelled.
Infant Welfare Clinics
The increase of first attendances of babies under one year is consistent with the
increased number of births. Immigrant mothers particularly appreciate the services
available, as shown by their continued and regular visits. It is inevitable, because of