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Hampstead 1921
Report for the year 1921 of the Medical Officer of Health
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| Number of attendances at Infant Welfare Centres | 225 |
| „ „ Borough Council's Dental Clinic | 54 |
| „ „ Ante-Natal Clinic | 113 |
| „ complaints investigated | 14 |
| ,, applications for assistance investigated | 205 |
| „ unclassified visits | 209 |
| „ Invalid Childrens' Aid Association Committees attended | 8 |
| Total | 5919 |
| Cases removed to Catherine Gladstone Convalescent Home, Mitcham | 9 |
| Cases removed to "Northcourt" Hospital | 19 |
General.
Crêche.—There are two Crêches in the Borough, one in Pond Street
and one in Hemstal Road. Both are excellent institutions, and during
1921 have done good work. They are run entirely by voluntary bodies.
During the year the Council made a grant-in-aid of £100 to the
Brondesbury and West Hampstead Crêche.
Convalescent Homes.
Arrangements have been made by the Borough Council whereby
beds are available in the Catherine Gladstone Home, Mitcham, for
women recovering from confinement. Both mother and babe are
admitted, or the mother alone if the baby did not survive.
Dental Clinic.
The following is a statement of attendances, etc., at the Clinic held at 73, Dynham Road, Kilburn:—
| Women. | Children. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New applicants | 71 | 6 | 77 |
| Old cases | 272 | 4 | 276 |
| Totals | 343 | 10 | 353 |
Number of free consultations, 71.
The Borough Council assists those persons who cannot afford to
pay the whole cost of their dentures.