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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
Marylebone 1912
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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| How is the organization managed. | No. and character of staff. | Date when established. | Daily attendance of children. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creches (cntd.) | (2) 76, East Street, (in connection with St. Paul's Church) | Matron, Assistant, 2 girls. | 1887 | 23 |
| (3)Ogle Mews Ragged School Union. | Matron, Assistant, 1 girl. | 1881 | 30 | |
| (4) 21, Bell Street, (in connection with St. Barnabas Church) | Matron. | 1889 | 18 | |
| (5) Upper William Street, (in connection with St. Stephen's Church). | Superintendent, 2 juniors. | 1882 | 20 | |
| Health Society | St. Marylebone Health Society, Executive Committee under chairmanship of Medical Officer of Health. Society works through 2 branches each with a committee, organizing secretary and infant superintendent to whom the visitors report. Women Inspectors attend. This Society organizes the Infants' Consultations and Mothers' Clubs. | With exception of women inspectors (3), all voluntary workers. Number varies. | 1905 | ... |
3. Is there any arrangement in the Dinners free, or at 1d. or 2d. each, by
town for charitable or other Social Service League. In connection
help to be given to expectant with the Mothers' Clubs " Paying-in
mothers of Clubs " have been organised and are
(а) legitimate infants ? proving successful. Names of ex-
(б) illegitimate ,, pectant mothers are obtained from
hospitals. Health Society works in
co-operation with Charity Organisation
Society.
4. Is there any system in the town of Arrangements have just been completed
visitation to or inspection of whereby a note will be sent to the
children after infancy and Medical Officer of Health of the name
before the commencement of and address of any child discharged
school life? from the Poor Law Infirmary to
If so, particulars on this point whom it is advisable visits should be
will be especially valuable. paid. On receipt of this information
the cases will be distributed for visitation
amongst the official and voluntary
workers.