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Leyton 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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During the year under review, the total attendances at the
Council's Infant Welfare Centres were 16,370, an increase of 1,003
compared with the figure (15,367) for the previous year. The
number of children examined by the Clinic Medical Officers was
6,820 as compared with 6,644 examined during the previous year.

Table: Voluntary Workers.The following is a list of the ladies who act as Voluntary Workers at the maternity and child welfare centres:—

Voluntary Workers.

The following is a list of the ladies who act as Voluntary Workers at the maternity and child welfare centres:—

Name.Centre.Since.
Mrs. M. HawkeyLeyton Green1918
Mrs. WagstaffLeyton Green1924
Mrs. E. CarterLeyton Green1929
Mrs. E. GartonLeyton Green1933
Mrs. V. SoftleyLeyton Green1933
Mrs. D. JacobsLeyton Green1934
Miss M. GrantLeyton Green1934
Mrs. MuddimanPark House1917
Mrs. A. TallackPark House1917
Miss H. S. HollPark House1927
Miss E. H. HollPark House1927
Mrs. J. OatesPark House1929
Miss MuddimanPark House1934

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During the year these ladies have continued to render valuable
assistance at the infant welfare centres, where their services are
greatly appreciated. Without their assistance it would be impossible
to cope with the large numbers attending.
Mrs. M. H. Wood, who had rendered loyal and valuable service
as a voluntary worker at the Council's Infant Welfare Centres since
1917, retired in September, 1935.
Health Visitors.
Miss Barbara Neale, a member of the health visiting staff, was
unfortunately incapacitated from duty owing to illness from
August, 1935, until the end of the year.
Miss Clements deputised for Miss Neale from September until
December, 1935.
Each of the five Health Visitors is on duty at three clinic
sessions per week,