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increase in numbers observed in the latter table is not recorded
similarly as regards the number of home visits over the same period
of years, though there has been an increase of 1,274 visits between
the years 1927 and 1935.
This indicates generally, that, owing to the large proportion of
time spent in attendance at the clinics, the visitors are unable to
increase substantially the number of visits paid to the homes.
This points to an insufficiency of staff to deal with this important
branch of the welfare activities, and the Committee has considered
the advisability of increasing the present staff by the appointment
of an additional Health Visitor in accordance with the recommendation
contained in the Ministry of Health Circular 1550.
The present scale of salary for Health Visitors in this Council's
service is £200 per annum, with annual increments of £10 to a
maximum of £300 per annum.
Following the consideration of the Report the Council passed the
following Resolutions :
1. That the Council do instruct the Maternity and Child Welfare
Committee to prepare a detailed scheme and estimate of expenditure
for the more adequate accommodation for maternity and child
welfare purposes in the southern part of the Borough.
2. That the Council do agree to the appointment of a whole-time
lady Assistant Medical Officer under the direction and control of the
Medical Officer of Health.
3. That consideration of the appointment of an additional
Health Visitor to permit of increased home visits to mothers and
children (especially those between the ages of 1 and 5 years) in the
Borough, be adjourned.
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