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(g) Circumcision Clinic.
This clinic was carried on regularly during the year 1942, and 88
case received treatment.
(h) Birth Control.
During the year 1942, eleven cases attended the Birth Control Clinic,
none of whom had attended in previous years. One of these attended on three
occasions, eight on two occasions and two on one occasion.
(i) Supplementary Clothing Coupons for Expectant Mothers-
On the 1st June 1942, the allowance of clothing coupons for expectant
mothers was increased from 50 to 60 coupons.
During the year 1942, issues wore made to 1,304 patients, 14 of which
were in respect of twin pregnancies.
(j) Issue of Vitamins to Children under 5 years*
During the year ccrtain changes took place in the Government Scheme
for the issue of cod. liver oil and fruit juices. In July, fruit juioes, which had
been available only to children up to two years of age, were made available for
all children up to three years and towards the end of the year a further extension
was granted to include all children up to five years of age. During the course
of the year, also, blackcurrant syrup and blackcurrant puree were withdrawn from
issue, being replaced by concentrated orange juice.
At the end of the year a little over 50% of the children eligible were
taking advantage of the soheme for the issue of orange juice, but only about
30% were receiving cod liver oil. Of the children receivlng these vitamins,
approximately 47% obtained thoir supplies through your Infant Welfare Clinics
and the remaining 53% from the Pood Office.
A further extension to the Government Scheme was that in November,
1942, cod liver oil and orange juice were made available, also, to expectant
mothers.
(k) Wartime Nurseries.
During the year two Wartime Nurseries were opened - one at Eastbuiy
House on the 9th March 1942, and the other at Lodge Farm House on the 8th
September, 1942.
These Nurseries provide accommodation for 80 and 38 children
respectively and the average daily attendances (excluding Saturdays) at the end
of the year were 41 for Eastbury and 25 for Lodge Farm.
In September the ordinary difficulties of staffing the Nurseries were
increased by the illness of the Matron, Miss D. Crockford. As you know, this
illness terminated in the death of Miss Crockford on 30.10.42, and this news was
received with regret by all who had known her.
In October 1942, you considered the question of extending the Nursery
provision and negotiations were oommenoed regarding the setting up of a third
Nursery in the Goresbrook Road area. These negotiations were still proceeding
at the end of the year.
3. 0RPH3PAEDIC SERVICES.
On the whole the work in all branches in this department has increased
during the last year. (1942).
In March, 1942, the Orthopaedic Scheme was extended so that members of
the general public could also consult the Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Much work has been done by your masseuses during the year on massage,
exercises, electrical treatment, etc.
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