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Miss E. Davies, s.r.n.,
35, Meadow Way, Eastcote. Telephone: Pinner 3407.
Miss M. Prior, s.r.n., s.c.m.,
7, Hawthorne Court, Northwood Hills. Telephone: Northwood
1544.
PRIVATE MIDWIVES AND PRIVATE MATERNITY
NURSING HOMES
The names and addresses of private midwives and private maternity
nursing homes can be supplied on application to this office.
IMMUNISATION
Provision for immunisation is made under the Health Services
Act and is the responsibility of the County Council. Existing arrangements
have continued, however, and I have held regular sessions at
Northwood, Ruislip Manor and Eastcote House Clinics.
During the year the following immunisations were undertaken:—
Under 5 years. 5-14 years.
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In addition 106 children received a "boost" injection.
VACCINATION
The Vaccination Acts have been repealed. Vaccination against
smallpox is performed on request, without charge, by doctors who
have signified their willingness to take part in this section of the Health
Service. In addition, vaccination can be carried out at the County
Council's clinics. The vaccination of all healthy infants between
4-6 months of age is recommended.
HOME HELP SERVICE
Help can be provided in all cases where an emergency arises in
the home, and in cases of confinement taking place at home.
Payment for this service is assessed according to income. Further
details of this service may be obtained from the Area Health Office,
County Buildings, Uxbridge.
DAY NURSERIES
The main function of the County Council's Day Nurseries remains
that of enabling mothers to assist the national effort by taking up
employment outside the home. Forms of application for admission
can be obtained from the Nurseries or from the Area Health Office;
but at present each nursery is full to capacity and large waiting lists
exist.
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