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The following is a summary of the cases assisted during
1957:—
Maternity (Expectant Mothers) 162
Tuberculosis 6
Aged 239
Others 198
Total 605
Family Help Service.
This service is provided to deal with the care of children in
their own homes when they are temporarily deprived of the care
of their mother or a female guardian.
Nineteen cases were assisted during the year.
Night Attendant Service.
This service is for old people in their own homes, and
arrangements include evening service and preparation for sleep,
preparation of meals, attention to fires and night service.
Sixteen cases received assistance in 1957.
Home Nursing Service.
There are 6 Home Nurses and 4 Home Nurse Midwives
employed in the area. No night service is provided. The services
of a home nurse may be obtained on medical certification.
Health Visiting.
Eight Health Visitors/School Nurses, one full time School
Nurse, and one Tuberculosis Health Visitor are employed in the
area. Health Visitors in addition to their school work, are
responsible for maternity and child welfare centres, immunisation
and vaccination clinics, home visiting, after-care, mental health
visiting, etc., and give advice on the care of young children, and
advice to expectant and nursing mothers.
Women's Welfare Clinics.
Details will be found under the heading " Local Clinic
Services." All patients are seen by appointment and must be
referred on medical grounds.
SERVICES RENDERED BY VOLUNTARY AGENCIES.
The St. John Ambulance Brigade.
Over 60's Clubs.
The invaluable work carried out by these voluntary agencies
continued during the year.