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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
Leyton 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Public Health Act, 1936. Child Life Protection.
On 1st January, 13 foster mothers and 14 children—and at
the end of the year 13 foster mothers and 13 children—were subject
to inspection.
The Council's Child Protection Visitors made 76 visits of
inspection during the year.
Summary, Year 1942.
| Number of nurse children on Register, 1st January | 14 |
| Number of nurse children notified by foster mothers during the year | 15 |
| Nurse children removed:— | |
| To parents or relatives | 9 |
| To another fosier mother | 4 |
| With foster mother to another area | 1 |
| Adopted | — |
| To institutions | — |
| Evacuated under Government Scheme | — |
| Attained 9 years of age | 1 |
| Removed—No trace | — |
| Died | 1 |
| Number of nurse children on Register on 31st December | 13 |
Ante-Natal Clinics—
Attendances.—During 1942, the attendances were:—
| First Attendances. | Subsequent Attendances. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 647 | 1,187 | 1,834 |
The average number in attendance at the Ante-Natal Clinics
held at the Council's two Centres daring 1942 was 11.32 per session.
The number of home visits made by Health Visitors to
expectant mothers during the year was 354.
Maternity Beds.
One hundred and forty-two patients were admitted during
1942 under the terms of the agreement with the Mothers'
Hospital, Clapton.
Public Health Act, 1936. Registration of Nursing Homes.
There are three registered nursing homes in the Borough.
These institutions were inspected on 12 occasions.