London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Finsbury 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]

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Post Natal Clinic.
A post-natal clinic previously inaugurated at the Health Centre
continued in operation.
Foster Parents.
There was one registered foster mother in the Borough.
Illegitimate Children.
The Council contribute an annual sum of £101 towards the
improvement of the services of voluntary organisations for Moral
Welfare in London, and is suitably represented on the Council of
Moral Welfare. The Health Visitors pay frequent visits to
illegitimate cases and work in collaboration with the Moral Welfare
Worker of the Local Organisation at St. Faith's Home.
Convalescent Treatment.
There were seven children admitted to Convalescent Homes
by agreement with the Invalid Children's Aid Association. Three
mothers and three children were sent for a fortnight's holiday
through the Women's Holiday Fund.