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The time occupied in compiling these figures was not inconsiderable,
but was deemed worth while, as we were able to judge
the class of population upon which we should concentrate, and
were also able to compare the work of one health visitor with
another. If time permits, we hope to extend the analysis to the
whole of the Area.
In concluding this section of the report, I would pay great
tribute to the help afforded at our clinics by the Voluntary Helpers
who attend so regularly. These ladies give unstintingly of their
services, many having attended our clinics for a great number of
years. We consider them part of the Area team, and we are
delighted to think that they not only represent the continuance of
voluntary service in the community, but are able to assist us
materially in our work.
6. SPECIAL CLINICS
Children under five may be referred for treatment to the
following clinics established in Area 2:
Ophthalmic
Ear, Nose and Throat
Orthoptic
Speech Therapy
Orthopaedic (including physiotherapy)
7. HEALTH VISITING
With one exception, Health Visitors employed in the Area
occupy a combined post, being also School Nurses. Tn addition,
we have two Health Assistants, both of whom perform most
useful work.
Our average strength of Health Visitors in the Area during
the year has been as follows:
20 Health Visitors and School Nurses
1 School Nurse
2 Health Assistants
During the year, four members of the staff left our service.
Fortunately, although Health Visitors are in very short supply, it
was possible to recruit three whole-time Health Visitors and one
part-time Health Visitor to take their places.
During the year 1,318 visits were paid to expectant mothers ;
20,872 to children under 5 ; 2,684 to school children, and 1,976 to
other cases, including old persons. In making these visits,
approximately 15,500 households were visited.
Our Health Visitors, School Nurses and Health Assistants are
supervised by an Area Superintendent of Health Visitors and by a
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