London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Enfield 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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9. Provision of midwives.
10. Medical Assistance Aid in cases attended by midwives.
11. Obstetric Specialist in difficult confinements.
12. Domiciliary Emergency Service.
13. Ophthalmic treatment.
14. Aural treatment.
15. Convalescent treatment.
16. Routine examination of children under 5 years of age.
17. Diphtheria immunisation.
18. Supervision of midwives.
19. Supervision of Maternity Homes.
CONCLUSION.
The scope of maternity and child welfare work has been increased
during the year by the preparation of a scheme of municipal midwives.
The Council has also undertaken the duties of supervision of
midwives and maternity homes.
There has been an increase in the number of persons who have
received medical advice and treatment, and a decrease in the demand
for free milk and food.