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Miss Garlick 2 demonstrations at Chesterfield Road.
Mrs. Herbert 2 demonstrations at Lavender Road,
and 2 at Chase Side Schools.
Miss Wilkinson 1 demonstration at Alma Road
Schools.
STUDENT HEALTH VISITORS.
For some years now it has been the practice of the Royal
College of Nursing to send a Nurse, who is studying for the Health
Visitor's Certificate, to gain her practical experience in Enfield.
The student spends a period of six weeks with us, during which
time she is given the opportunity of seeing how the various clinics
are run and how Health Visiting is carried out.
One such student was received during last year, and I am
pleased to say that she was successful in passing her Health Visitor's
examination.
CONCLUSION.
Enfield's Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme includes the
provision of:—
1. Health visiting.
2. Eight clinics weekly for children under 5 years of age.
3. Nine clinics monthly for expectant mothers.
4. Milk and other foods to children under 5 years of age,
and to expectant and nursing mothers.
5. Dental treatment. Dentures.
6. Home Helps.
7. Payment of Midwives' fees.
8. Ophthalmic treatment.
9. Aural treatment.
10. Convalescent treatment.
11. Obstetric Specialist in difficult confinements.
12. Routine examination of children under 5 years.
13. Diphtheria immunisation.
In concluding my remarks on Maternity and Child Welfare,
I have no hesitation in saying that 1935 was a thoroughly successful
year. Not only were three new clinics of modern type and design
opened and put into use, but in addition, a scheme was commenced
which should ensure that help is available during every difficult
confinement in the District. Moreover, the figures shew that each
service in connection with Maternity and Child Welfare has increased;
a sure sign that it is appreciated by the public for whom
it has been provided.
This section of my Report would be incomplete without an
expression of appreciation of the excellent help that has been
afforded by the Voluntary Helpers who have attended regularly
at each of our Centres.