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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
Chelsea 1933
Report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1933
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Average Stay.
| Artificially-fed Babies | Breast-fed Babies. | Normal B.F. Babies. |
|---|---|---|
Breast Feeding Analysis.
| Established. | Ke-established. | Supply increased. | Supply regulated. | No change. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 45 | 7 | 3 |
Attendances for Test Feeds.
| 1 Visit | 2 Visits | 3 Visits" | 4 Visits | 5 Visits | 6 Visits | 7 Visits | 8 Visits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Total number of Mothers : 151 Total number of Test Feeds : l'Jti
Students.
| Started one year | Completed one year | Completed 4 months | Completed 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
The Borough Council made an annual contribution to the Chelsea
Mothercraft Training Home for the financial year 1933-1934. This is
included in the amount (£1,250) to the Violet Melchett Infant Welfare
Centre.
(b) Invalid Children's Aid Association.—Chairman : Alderman
F. J. Synge. Hon. Secretary : Mrs. Rathbone.
The Chelsea branch of the Invalid Children's Aid Association is located
at 2, Glebe Place, King's Road, S.W.3. The Association provides, for
children referred to them, treatment in Hospitals, Sanatoria and Nursing
Homes, according to need; convalescence in the country or at the
seaside; orthopedic appliances and surgical boots ; massage, remedial
exercises, surgical dressings and medical comforts ; help in training
for suitable work; additional clothing, etc.