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improved vaccines give an example of this; others have resulted
from additional services, forexample, chiropody, beingsanctioned.
In a few instances, advances in medical, science and methods
of treatment have resulted in the need for -some services diminishing
— particularly those relating to the care and after-care
of the Tuberculous.
Maternity Services
Statistics relating to the Ante-natal and Post-natal Clinics
are given in the following table:—

Mothercraft and Relaxation Classes:
These classes continued to be held at each of the main
clinics in the area throughout the year. The number of mothers
attending, was 946, compared with 822 in 1966 which when
related to the total number of confinements represents an increase
of approximately 3.5%. These classes are staffed by Health
Visitors who at the sessions dealing with analgesia are assisted
by Midwives.

Midwifery:
At the end of the year the midwifery staff consisted of 29
Full-time and 2 Part-time Midwives. Table 6 sets out the number
of maternity patients attended:—
12