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4. Gynæcological and Birth Control Clinic. It was stated in my last report that arrangements were being
made for the establishment of a Gynæcological Clinic. The first
session was held at the end of March at Oldchurch Hospital, and
has subsequently been held on the second and fourth Thursdays of
each month.
At this Clinic: 1. Medical advice and treatment are available
to women who suffer from gynaecological defects; 2. Contraceptive
advice is available to married women in whose cases pregnancy
would be detrimental to health.
If cases submit themselves for gynæcological treatment, birth
control advice is given, if necessary, and if cases submit themselves
for birth control advice, gynæcological treatment is given, if
necessary.
The charge made by the Essex County Council for this service
is 2/- per visit, inclusive of appliances, for which the Eomford
Council is financially responsible.
5. Midwives Act, 1936.
The following shows the number of cases attended by the
Council Midwives, as Midwives, and as Maternity Nurses during
the last 4 months of the year:
As Midwives 36
As Maternity Nurses 7
6. Inspection of Nursing Homes, Etc.
Quarterly inspections have again been carried out during the
year on behalf of the Essex County Council, which is the Local
Supervising Authority, and investigations have been made in respect