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Willesden 1914

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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(b) Making the necessary appointments, namely, a
sultant on Diseases of Children, two Assistant
Medical Officers, eight Health Visitors, together
with three Health visitors in respect of the three
existing Assistant Medical Officers, and two thirdclass
clerks involving an estimated annual cost
made up as follows:—
Per Annum.
Consultant (Diseases of Children) £126 — £126
Two Assistant Medical Officers 800 — 1000
Three existing Assistant Medical Officers,
on same rate (increase) 300 — 600
Eleven Health Visitors 1188 — 1518
Two Clerks 160 — 240
Total £2574 —£3484
(c) Making the necessary provision for the housing of the
increased staff, at a capital expenditure of £250
and an annual outlay of £250.
3. The provision of suitable Central Offices.
4. The provision of a suitable number of properly
equipped Local Centres, so as to enable the Council to deal
comprehensively with:—
(a) 1 and 2 above.
(b) An Ante-natal Clinic for expectant mothers.
(c) The home visiting of expectant mothers.
(d) The provision of assistance to ensure the mother
having skilled and prompt attendance during confinement
at home.
(e) The establishment of Clinics, available for children
up to five years of age.