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NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE ACT, (PART III) SERVICES
The Local Health Authority have delegated most of the Part III Services to the Leyton
Health Area Sub-Committee. The Chairman, Alderman Mrs. J. Hammond, O.B.E.. J.P., is also
Chairman of the Borough of Leyton Welfare Services Committee and, in consequence, there is
a close liaison between the two Committees, especially with regard to the welfare of the
aged.
The three Health Services Clinics are fully used and the disposition of the foot
clinics there has proved beneficial both to the persons who avail themselves of the service
and the chiropody staff. A scheme for the extension of Granleigh Road Clinic awaits
the decision of the Minister.
There was an increase, compared to the previous year, of first-attenders at the Antenatal
Clinics, and a 10% increase in the overall attendances at the Child Welfare Clinics;
the greatest increase being at Granleigh Road Clinic. At Leyton Green Clinic there was a
slight decrease in the attendances.
Ante-natal relaxation classes were held at all clinics.
The Mothers' Club at Leyton Green Clinic continues and in fact, goes from strength
to strength. Some good lecturers were obtained and at both educational and social evenings
attendances were good.
Dental treatment for expectant and nursing mothers, and children under five years
of age. continued during the year. Even if little treatment is necessary the service grants
the opportunity to meet and induce confidence in the pre-school child. It is found that the
earlier the age at which a child meets the dental staff the more he will tend to regard
them as friends.
The "take up" of welfare foods shows a steady decline which does not "tie up" with
the increase in clinic attendances. However, the decline is not confined to Leyton clinics
but appertains all over the country.
The two day nurseries have been fully occupied during the year, in fact, there is
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