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INFANT MORTALITY (CONTINUED)
Bronchitis 1 Congenital malformations .. 8
Pneumonia 4 Other violent causes 2
Other digestive diseases 1 All other causes 1
NOTIFICATION OF BIRTHS. The total number of notified Chelsea
Births, including still births, from all sources was 496. Of
this number, 115 were notified by midwives.
PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES IN THE BOROUGH
BACTERIOLOGICAL AND OTHER EXAMINATIONS. The total number carried
out was 141 including 84 for the bacillus associated with
diphtheria. "
NURSING IN THE HOME. The arrangement with the Chelsea District
Nursing Association to undertake the nursing of cases of illness
occurring in expectant and nursing mothers and the nursing of
children under 5 years of age suffering from any illness was
continued throughout the year, the total number of visits being
1,432 (l6l cases).
CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES. The Violet Melchett Infant
Welfare Centre maintains the maternity and child welfare services
in the Borough. The total number of attendances at the clinics
by infants under one year of age- was 3,700 and l,104 children
attended between the ages of 1 and 5 years. There were 2,302
attendances by mothers at the ante-natal clinic and 51
attendances by mothers at the post-natal clinic.
INVALID CHILDREN'S AND ASSOCIATION. The arrangement with the
Association was continued throughout the year. The number of
applications referred to them for assistance of children under
5 years of age was 29.
HEALTH VISITORS. The total number of visits and re-visits made
by the Health Visitors was 6-702. The number of half-day
attendances and clinics was 749 and 258 Hygiene inspections were
made at the Third Feather's Club.
CHILD LIFE PROTECTION. 1ll visits (including 6l miscellaneous
visits) were made to Foster Mothers.
DENTAL TREATMENT. 133 cases attended the Dental clinic at the
Violet Melchett infant Welfare Centre for the provision of
preventive dental treatment for children under 5 years of age.
Arrangements were also made for 54 expectant or nursing mothers
to receive dental treatment at St. Stephen's Hospital. Of these
5 mothers were provided with dentures. The Borough Council
made a contribution of £28.4.9. towards the cost.
HOME HELPS. Twelve cases were attended by a home help - the
net cost to the Council being £45.1.6d.
DOMESTIC HELPS. During the year arrangements were made to
extend the services of home helps and to provide Domestic Help
in the homes of aged and infirm persons and for those recovering
from severe illness. In the period 12/3/45 to end of year 67
applications were received, all of which obtained the required
assistance. The total number of hours worked was 2,174, and
approximately 43 per cent of the cost of the service was met
by payments from applicants.