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POST-NATAL CLINIC.
The Post-Natal Clinic was continued throughout
the year, the following being the details of
attendances:
Attendances, 127; Sessions, 12; .
Average attendance, 10.58.
It will be observed with satisfaction that
the attendances at our various clinics and centres
were maintained at a high level throughout 1945.
This is a very healthy and encouraging sign, and
must give pleasure to all who have the welfare of
such an important section of the community at heart.
Encouraging as the figures are, there is
still room for improvement. It is hoped that
additional facilities will shortly allow us to
realize, if only in modified form, our ultimate
ambition. These schemes do not belong to 1945, but
the Council can rest assured that the expansion of
the Maternity and Child Welfare services is
receiving close and constant attention. No one can
say that the premises in which Maternity and Child
Welfare is carried out in this district are ideal;
but it is equally obvious that, with certain
exceptions, we shall have to continue our present
practice of using Church Halls, at least for some time
to come. It may, however, ever, be possible to. report
progress in this direction within the next twelve
months. Meantime, we still work towards the ideal
of adhoc premises, adequately furnished and
equipped for their important purpose.
The fact that so many Southgate mothers
take advantage of the existing facilities
encourages the belief that the services provided
are appreciated, and shows that even in improvised
accommodation good work can still be carried out.
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