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CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGS DISCHARGED FROM TEE NORTH MIDDLESEX COUNTY
HOSPITAL.
52 visits wore paid to children under 5 years of ago who had been discharged
from the North Middlesex County Hospital, and it was necessary for then to
remain under supervision.
STERILISED MATERNITY OUTFITS.
245 Sterilised Maternity Outfits were issued during the year, 146 being
paid for, and 99 being given free of charge.
DAY NURSERY.
On the 6th January the Nursery was transferred to the Foxes, Ramsden Heath,
hut during the year the area became unsuitable on account of its nearness
to the coast, and on the 3rd October 1940 the children were transferred to
the Children's House, Sun Lane, Harpenden. Sixteen children are
accommodated but when the final arrangements are complete it will bo possible
to take 28 children.
INFANT LIFE PROTECTION
Each of the Health Visitors employed by the Council is an Officer for
Infant Life Protection, and great care is taken by them in suporvising this
part of the work. A considerable amount of time and trouble is taken in
order to K satisfied in all cases.
The number of persons on the register at the end of 1940 was 25 and the
number of children 24.
BIRTH CONTROL CLINIC.
The arrangements for Edmonton women to attend the Royal Free Hospital has
had to bo discontinued since the ourbreak of War, as the Hospital Clinic
has boon closed, but it has now re-opened. One mother only was referred
during the period the Clinic was available for patients.
OPHTHALMIC.
During 1940 an arrangement was made with the Edmonton Education Committee
for children to attend their Ophthalmic Clinic at a fee of 7/6 per child
per refraction.
Glasses are supplied under a similar, arrangement asthat which operates
for the Education Authority. A scale of income is in force, and
glasses can be supplied free of charge when necessary.
18 Children under 5 years of age attended the Ophthalmic Clinic in 1940,
and 7 attended for re-examination, This is a Service which is filling
a very great need, and the figures for 1941 will show a substantial
increase.