London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Finsbury 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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Priority Dockets for Expectant Mothers.
In accordance with the Ministry of Health Circular 154/44,
arrangements were continued through the Maternity and Child
Welfare Services for the issue of vouchers to enable expectant
mothers, being confined at home, to obtain a supply of utility sheets.
During the period, 39 vouchers were issued.
Health Visiting.
The regular visitation of expectant mothers and children under
5 years was continued by the Health Visitors and a total of 5,971
visits were made by the Council Staff in addition to visits made by
the officers from certain Voluntary Centres in the borough.
The Council has continued grants to the undermentioned Voluntary Centres, and a brief outline of the work carried out at these centres is shown below :—
| Institution | No. of Child Welfare Clinics Held | No. of Attendances |
|---|---|---|
| City of London Maternity Hospital | 124 | 269 |
| Claremont Central Mission | 58 | 484 |
| Maternity Nursing Association | 82 | 1,061 |
Three day nurseries, with places for 155 children, were in operation in the Borough throughout this period. The following table shows the average daily attandances :—
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apl. | May | Jun. | Jul. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Square | 26 | 31 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 34 |
| Lloyd Square | 59 | 54 | 45 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 63 |
| Banner Street | 34 | 35 | 41 | 45 | 48 | 42 | 34 |
| Total | 119 | 120 | 126 | 137 | 142 | 126 | 131 |
Home Nursing.
The arrangements continued with the Metropolitan District
Nursing Assn. to undertake the nursing of cases of illness occurring
in expectant and nursing mothers and the nursing of children under
five years of age suffering from any illness at home.