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Enfield 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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36
DAY NURSERIES
On the 1st April, 1946, the war-time nurseries in the district which had been sponsored by the Ministry of Health, became the direct responsibility as Day Nurseries of the local Welfare Authorities, and three were continued as Day Nurseries and one as a Nursery School.
| Name of Nursery | No. of places | No. on Register at end of year |
|---|---|---|
| Green Street | 60 | 66 |
| High Street | 60 | 69 |
| Baker Street | 60 | 56 |
Children attending the Nurseries are immunised against
diphtheria and whooping cough.
CARE OF PREMATURE INFANTS—CIRCULAR 20/44
The number of babies notified during 1946 who weighed 5½ lbs.
or less at birth was 106. The number who were nursed entirely at
home was 55. Three died during the first 24 hours, and 52 were
alive at the end of one month.
Where the birth occurs in Hospital, a visit is paid by the Health
Visitor immediately on discharge.
BABY BATHING DEMONSTRATIONS
The co-operation with the Head Teachers has continued, and
during the year the Health Visitors have attended the Senior Girls'
Departments in order to demonstrate to the older girls the bathing
of a baby. These girls have also visited the Infant Welfare Clinics
and the Day Nurseries.
STUDENT HEALTH VISITORS
In conjunction with the Royal College of Nursing, practical
training in Maternity and Child Welfare and School Medical work
to students studying for the Health Visitor's Certificate is given by
the Department.
Several students were so trained during the year.
PRIORITY DOCKETS FOR SHEETS
This scheme continued and during the year 2,268 dockets were
issued to expectant mothers.