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HEALTH VISITORS. The total number of visits and re-visits made by
the Health Visitors was 9,714. The number of half-day attendances
at clinics was 995,
CHILD LIFE PROTECTION. At the end of the year there were 11 register
Foster Mothers caring for 11 Foster Children in the Borough, The
number of visits paid by the Child Life Protection Visitor was 258
(including 101 miscellaneous visits).
DENTAL TREATMENT. 166 cases attended the Dental Clinic at the
Violet Melchett Infant Welfare Centre for the provision of
preventive dental treatment for children under 5 years of age.
Arrangements were also made for 53 expectant or nursing mothers to
receive dental treatment at St, Stephen's Hospital. Of these, 4
mothers were provided with dentures. The Borough Council made
a contribution of £33, 3, 6. towards the cost.
HOME HELPS. 28 cases were attended by a home help - the net cost
to the Council being £112. 9. 6.
DOMESTIC HELPS. The arrangements to provide Domestic Help in the
homes of aged and infirm persons and for those recovering from
severe illness were continued through the year. The total number
of cases attended by the Domestic Helps was 211, and the total
number of hours worked was 15,473,
DISTRIBUTION OF VITAMINS TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND CHILDREN. By
arrangement with the local office of the Ministry of Food, these
preparations were distributed from the Welfare Centre by a member
of the Public Health Staff.
DAY NURSERIES. The Borough Council's two day nurseries continued
to operate throughout the year, providing accommodation for 144
children between infancy and 5 years of age. Attendances during
the year numbered 31,858.
INSULIN FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS. In accordance with the Ministry of
Health's Circular, 2734, three applicants were supplied with
insulin, free of cost.
CARE OF ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN. The Council guarantees payment to
approved foster mothers willing to undertake the care and maintenance
of illegitimate children. During the year seven foster mothers
received payment in respect of this service, contributions towards
the cost being recovered by the Council from the mother in each case.
The provision of furnished accommodation for unmarried mothers
immediately before and after confinement continued until the latter
end of the year. Two applicants utilised the accommodation
provided under this scheme,
CARE OF BREMATURE INFANTS. A space is provided in the notification
of birth cards for the weight at birth when this is 5½ lbs. or
less. During the year, 108 such births were notified, A follow-up
of these births showed the following resultsj-
Born at home 8 - of which seven survived at
the end of the month.
Born in hospital 100 - of which 12 died during
first 24 hours and 71
survived at the end of
one month.