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Home visits were paid by the Superintendents in 639 cases, to
94 expectant mothers and 545 general visits.
The Health Visitors also made 1,027 visits to expectant mothers
in connection with preparations for confinement.
All serious, acute, urgent, and chronic cases were referred for
treatment to general and special hospitals. In addition, a large
number of minor ailments were given treatment at the Centres.
Cases of tuberculosis and of suspected tuberculosis were referred
to the Municipal Tuberculosis Dispensary at Whiskin Street.
The Sewing Class at Leage Street Centre was continued, 100
attendances being recorded; the late Matron of the Day Nursery,
Miss M. Ditchman, conducts the class.
Middle Ear Disease.
Arrangements have been made with the London County Council
for children under five years of age suffering from ear disease to be
treated at a special clinic at Popham Road, N.i. All cases are seen
by an aural surgeon who prescribes the requisite treatment and
admission to hospital is arranged if necessary.
This clinic is a valuable one and must be the means of saving
many young children from the ill effects of a neglected ear discharge.
Reports on the condition of children are sent to the Medical
Officer of Health on their first visit and also on discharge.
These children are followed up by the Health Visitors, and any
relapsed cases are referred back for further advice.
Last year 18 cases were referred for treatment at this special
clinic.