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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.
DOMICILIARY NURSING
On the 5th July, the Middlesex County Council became responsible
for the work formerly undertaken by the District Nursing
Associations, and at the end of the year there were employed
5 whole-time and 1 part-time Nurses.