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the western portion of the borough, in which this institution is situated, is allocated
to them. A note of all births is sent from the public health offices and these two
health visitors are responsible for all visits in this district. Three infant welfare
centres, one ante-natal consultation centre, and a sewing class are held weekly.
During the year 168 infants attended at the centre for the first time and 2,708
total attendances were made. The number of first attendances of children between
one and five years of age was 76, and the total number of attendances was 2,334.
These figures may be compared with the corresponding figures for the year 1937 when
199 infants and 63 children first attended the centre and the total attendances were
2,678 and 2,169 respectively. The first examinations of infants by the doctor
numbered 164 and the total 1,739. The first examinations of children one to five years
numbered 65 and the total 1,637. One hundred and twenty-seven expectant mothers
attended the clinic on 570 occasions and 65 mothers attended on 126 occasions after
their confinements. These figures are recorded in table No. 86, page 94.
BRUNSWICK DAY NURSERY
This nursery accommodates 40 children. The staff consists of the doctor in
charge who visits the nursery weekly; a matron, two staff nurses and six probationer
nurses. The domestic staff is made up of a daily cleaner and laundry woman who
attends on two days a week. A local practitioner is called in in emergencies. During
the year 1938 the whole day attendances were 7,114 and half-day, 562, the corresponding
figures for 1937 being 7,417 and 659 respectively.
SUN BABIES' NURSERY, NORRIS STREET
The nursery has accommodation for 100 day children. With this number the
buildings are rather crowded and the average attendance is usually less. For several
years an annual grant was paid by the Borough Council in consideration of the value
of the work which was done by this nursery. With the discontinued Ministry grant,
this figure makes a total of £1,200, which is the annual contribution of the Borough
Council to this institution.
The medical officer-in-charge attends once weekly for the purpose of examining
children. The services of a local practitioner are available in an emergency.