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So far the Council have made no arrangements for Maternity services, but
it is to be hoped that arrangements will be made with some of the general
hospitals to help in difficult cases.
The following notices to practise within the area were received during
1935:—
Notifications from Midwives residing in area 12
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tising in Edmonton 7
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In so far as this service goes it is a good one, and the Midwives appear
to be young and enthusiastic about their work, and as a result the year's work
is satisfactory and should be fostered. With the advent of the new Midwives
Act it may be necessary for the Council to consider establishing a Midwives'
Service, and if so, Edmonton is rather well placed because of the superiority
of its Midwives.
The number of claims made by doctors for medical aid was 155, and of
these, 66 came under the scale for financial help from the Council.
The total amount involved was £191 17s. Od., of which the Council
paid £75 16s. 6d.
INFECTIOUS ILLNESSES.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Seventeen cases were notified during the year; of these, 7 were in the
North Middlesex County Hospital. Three were sent by the Council to
St. Margaret's Hospital, the length of stay being 3 weeks, 7 weeks and 1 day,
and 10 weeks respectively. All made a good recovery.
Puerperal Fever.
Eighteen cases of this complaint were notified during the year. Of these,
10 were Edmonton residents.
Three cases were sent into the Isolation Branch of Queen Charlotte's
Hospital, their length of stay being as follows:—
1st case.— 3 weeks and 4 days.
2nd case.— 2 weeks and 2 days.
3rd case.— 4 weeks.