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that it is very difficult under existing arrangements to increase materially the
time available for visiting, it is necessary to draw attention to the importance
of doing this when circumstances permit as under present arrangements our
scheme is open to the criticism that the number of visits paid in the homes
is too small.
It will be seen that the attendances at the Centres have increased, and this
is all to the good, but these attendances cannot be considered as a satisfactory
alternative to home visiting. In spite of the large numbers attending the
Centres there remain many mothers who are unable or unwilling to attend,
and it is among the children of these that serious ill-health is likely to develop
if the intervals between the Health Visitors' visits are too long.
Further, there are many situations bearing upon the health of women
and children regarding which the Health Visitor can only gain the precise
knowledge necessary to the giving of helpful advice if she visits the home
and talks matters over in a full and friendly manner.
It is hoped that the assistance rendered by the Students who now work
in the Department will make it possible for the Health Visitors to devote
more of their time to systematic visiting.
Infant Welfare Centres.
At the end of the year the weekly programme of Welfare Centres was as
follows (Mornings, 9.30-11.30. Afternoon, 2-4):—
MONDAY. Afternoon.
Model Welfare Centre, 210, Kingsland Road. District 2.
Dr. Olivier Richards.
Hoxton Market Mission. District 6. Dr. R. Hudson.
TUESDAY. Morning.
Model Welfare Centre, 210, Kingsland Road. District 1.
Dr. E. C. McGregor.
TUESDAY. Afternoon.
Model Welfare Centre, 210, Kingsland Road. Districts 1 and 2.
Dr. A. Rose and Dr. E. M. Goffe.
School for Mothers, 28, Herbert Street. District 7. Dr. N. Dancy.
Hoxton Hall, Hoxton Street. District 4. Dr. R. Hudson.
St. Helen's Club, St. John's Road. District 5. Dr. E. C. McGregor.
WEDNESDAY. Afternoon.
Model Welfare Centre, 210, Kingsland Road. District 3.
Dr. Olivier Richards.
Hoxton Market Mission. District G. Dr. E. M. Goffc.
THURSDAY. Afternoon.
Model Welfare Centre, 210, Kingsland Road. District 5.
Dr. E. C. McGregor.
School for Mothers, 28, Herbert Street. District 7. Dr. M. Ravell.
FRIDAY. Afternoon.
Model Welfare Centre, 210, Kingsland Road. District 4.
Dr. Sylvia Smith.
Harbour Lights, Goldsmith Row. Districts 1 and 3. Dr. E. M. Goffe
and Dr. A. Rose.
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