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Shoreditch 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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All children attending the Welfare Centre found to be suffering from
Otorrhoea are referred to the Queen's Hospital for medical advice, and they
receive at our Clinic, from a Nurse attached to the Shoreditch and Bethnal
Green District Nursing Association, treatment recommended by the Consultant
at the Hospital.
Particulars of the attendances of this Clinic since its inception are contained in the following table:—
| Year. | No. of individuals treated. | Total Attendances. | Average No. of Attendances made per Patient. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 (44 weeks) | 90 | 973 | 10.75 |
| 1930 | 161 | 1,812 | 11.25 |
| 1931 | 137 | 1,674 | 12.22 |
| 1932 | 131 | 1,819 | 13.89 |
| 1933 | 64 | 1,082 | 16.90 |
Breast Feeding Clinic.
This Clinic is now held in the specially designed quarters adjoining
the Light Clinic in the new building. As already explained there is a
corridor between the new building and the Welfare Centre.
In the past the excellent work done by this Clinic was carried on
under very unfavourable conditions, and it is a matter for satisfaction that
it is now suitably housed and equipped.
The Clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday, and a mother can attend as often as necessary between these hours,
or if advised to do so, can spend the day at the Clinic.
Dr. McGregor is in medical charge, and the routine work is carried out
by Sister Christey (S.R.N., C.M.B.) assisted by Miss Grist, who is a
Norland trained Nurse.
The particulars of the work done during the year are as follows:—
Number of individual mothers attending 257
Total attendances 832
Visits to defaulters 75