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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

Haringey 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Haringey]

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Table: Mothercraft and Relaxation ClassesThe following table shows attendance at Mothercraft clinics during the year-

Mothercraft and Relaxation Classes

The following table shows attendance at Mothercraft clinics during the year-

ClinicSessionsAttendancesAverage Attendance per Session
Burgoyne Road351424.0
Chestnuts462315.0
Church Road441703.9
Fortis Green453357.4
Gordon Road381754.6
Lordship Lane503246.5
Mildura Court38922.4
Park Lane441804.1
Somerset Road32792.5
Stroud Green381995.2
Weston Park421984.7
TOTAL4522,1254.7

Table: Toddlers Clinics (2-5 years age group)Children attending toddlers session do so by special appointment at six to twelve month intervals. The following table gives details of attendance at toddlers sessions.

Toddlers Clinics (2-5 years age group)

Children attending toddlers session do so by special appointment at six to twelve month intervals. The following table gives details of attendance at toddlers sessions.

ClinicSessionsAttendancesAverage Attendance per sessionNo. of Cases seen by M.O.No. of Cases Referred Elsewhere
Burgoyne Road5175314.875319
Chestnuts5065913.265927
Church Road2426711.12614
Fortis Green5357610.957433
Gordon Road2323410.223341
Lordship Lane5168713.568735
Mildura Court5072914.658646
Park Lane5058711.758752
Somerset Road5369113.068454
Stroud Green2946115.946117
Weston Park4969514.268255
White Hart Lane/ Stuart Crescent5155210.855216
TOTAL5346,89212.96,719399

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HEALTH VISITING SERVICE
In spite of a continued shortage of staff (9.4 out of an establishment of 36) health visitors are
making an increasing contribution to the alleviation of psycho-social problems. The responsibility
for the health assessment and skill involved in its carrying out, by working with the family is not
always given due recognition. Early detection of ill health and survellience of high risk groups,
require a great deal of time and effort. The staff are acutely aware that their function in the
prevention of mental physical and emotional ill-health falls below the desired level, because of
the high case load placed upon them. Nevertheless referrals from general practitioners and hospitals
where social or marital problems are suspected are always welcomed.
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