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The increased attendance at the Clinics of children of this class shows
that the effort has not been in vain.
At the request of the L.C.C. a special report has been sent to the
Education Authority with regard to children who have commenced
attendance at school before the age of five years. Since March to December,
1931, 1,702 completed forms have been forwarded. This applies
to the whole Borough.
The additional visiting under the L.C.C. Scheme of Measles Control
commenced in December, 1931, the procedure being the same as during
the last epidemic. The Health Visitors find that it is now the exception
to find a case of Measles at which a Doctor is not attending. More than
one mother has said how useful she has found the advice given at the
Health Talks on the Nursing of Measles.
Clinics.—The attendance at the Infant Consultation Clinics is steadily
increasing, and it is encouraging to note that the increase is well marked
in the Toddler Class, showing that the mothers have benefited by the
advice given by the Health Visitors when home visiting, and that the
rights of the ex-baby are not lost sight of in the interest caused by the
arrival of the new baby.
The average attendances continue very high, especially at Wellington
Road. We are still working under difficulties at Old Ford Wesleyan
Mission, but hope that the suggested alterations there will be carried
out this summer, and that better accommodation including a pram shelter,
will be provided.
The Sewing Class has been most successful, and useful garments have
been made. A keen interest has been taken in the Health Talks. It
was suggested that the mothers might like to write a short account of these
Talks, and a good response was made. The papers naturally varied in
merit, some were excellent, but all who made the effort are to be commended
.
Our thanks are due to the Voluntary Workers at the Clinics, and to
the Royal College of St. Katharine for their co-operation and ready help
in all things concerning the welfare of the mothers and children of the
Borough. Thanks, also, are due to all who kindly contributed to the
expense of the Mother's Christmas Tea, and sent gifts of woollies and
clothing for the Jumble Sales.