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as records were available for 1944, all the premature children been
at home and nursed entirely at home survived the first month of life
Circular 2866 from the Ministry of Health dealing with the care
of illegitimate children was also put into force during the year
Acton has joined with other Boroughs in a scheme drawn up by the
County of Middlesex for the provision of Hostel accommodation for
mothers and babies, and shares in the services of a special Social
Worker on the County Council staff for dealing with such cases.
There were no large outbreaks of Infectious Diseases durirg
1944, the total number of cases notified (including Tuberculosis
during the year being 318.
Figures for attendances at Clinics (including clinics for
inoculation against Diphtheria) and Day Nurseries, dropped considerably
following the large scale evacuation advised at the time of
the Fly Bomb attacks, but all remained open and functioned as
usual. A table showing the numbers evacuated is contained in the
Report. Figures for vermin infestation and scabies showed an
increase corresponding with the evacuation—a direct result of the
stringent medical examination each evacuee was given before being
sent out of London.
The Civil Defence Casualty Service continued to be administered
by the Public Health Department and all personnel carried
their duties in a very satisfactory manner. During the year a cut
was made in the strength of the personnel following the partical
stand down of all Civil Defence Services.
:
Your Obedient Servants,
G. E. B. PAYNE.
E. MADELEY.