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Domestic Help Service.
The District Organiser's Office is at 69, Sidcup Hill, Sidcup.
The following is a summary of the cases assisted during 1958:—
Maternity (Expectant Mothers) 119
Tuberculosis 9
Aged 446
Others 160
734
Family Help Service.
This service is provided to deal with care of children in their
own homes when they are temporarily deprived of the care of their
mother or a female guardian.
Twenty-eight cases were assisted during the year.
Evening and Night Attendant Service.
This service is for old people in their own homes, and
arrangements include evening service and preparation for sleep,
preparation of meals, attention to fires and night service. 21 cases
received assistance in 1958.
Child Help Service.
Assistance under this service was given to three families in the
area during 1958.
Domiciliary Midwifery.
Eight full-time midwives are employed in the area. Patients
may obtain their services on direct application, or through their
private doctor.
Health Visiting.
Twelve Health Visitors and School Nurses, and three
Tuberculosis Health Visitors are employed in the Urban District.
In addition to their School work the Health Visitors are
responsible for the Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics,
Immunisation and Vaccination Clinics, Home visiting. Mental
Health visiting, etc.
District Nursing Service.
Thirteen District Nurses work in the area. This service is
provided on medical certification only and is free. No night
service is in operation.