Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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(5) Provision of milk to expectant and nursing mothers and
children up to 5 years of age in necessitous cases.
(6) Dental treatment for expectant and nursing mothers and
children up to 5 years of age at the School Clinic.
(7) Orthopædic treatment (clinic and hospital) for children up
to 5 years of age.
(8) Supervision of foster-mothers by the Health Visitors, who
are appointed Infant Life Protection Visitors in their
respective areas.
(9) Provision of home helps in special cases.
(10) Provision of maternity outfits in certain cases.
In all these services the Medical Officers, Health Visitors
and Midwife are ably assisted by voluntary workers at the four
centres. I desire to express the sincere thanks of the official
staff to these ladies for their unfailing support.