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Un-Married Mothers
The Council continued the arrangement whereby, on an
agency basis, the Chelmsford Diocesan Moral Welfare Association
provides care during the ante-natal period for unmarried
mothers and arranges subsequent admission to Mother and Baby
Homes. The total number of unmarried mothers from Havering
dealt with by the outdoor worker of the Association was 87, and
approximately one-third of these were admitted to Mother and
Baby Homes.
Congenital Malformations
During 1966 , 69 congenital malformations observed at birth
were reported on the notifications of births received from hospitals
and midwives. These were notified to the Registrar General, and
the details were also transferred to the Health Visitors for
following-up.
Clinic Services
In September 1966, the Child Welfare Session held weekly
at the Jubilee Hall in Victoria Road, Romford was discontinued
as the Hall was sold by the owners. Apart from this, clinic
services continued to operate throughout the year in the premises
listed in my last report.
Plans for the extension of three existing clinics were well
advanced by the end of the year. It is hoped that the works
involved will be carried out in each instance during 1967, providing
much needed additional accommodation for services which at
present are functioning under very crowded conditions.
Medical Consultation
The medical staff is maintained at eight full-time doctors,
whose duties also include school health work and medical
examination of staff. In addition local general practitioners
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