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Walthamstow 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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1934.1933.
Average weekly number of Walthamstow residents in receipt of relief during year ended 31st DecemberMen862890
Women1,2471,243
Children1,1221,202
Total3,2313,335

The reduction in the total number of persons in receipt of
relief when considered along with the reduction in the number of
unemployed is gratifying. The total amount of relief is £742
higher.
(ix) Midwives.—(Also referred to in Maternity and Child
Welfare Section.)
Number of Notices of Intention to Practice January, 1934 18
Number of Notices of Intention to Practice during 1934 20
Total 38
Number of Midwives ceasing practice during 1934 10
Number of Midwives practising at end of 1934 28
There was no change in the arrangements for the employment
or subsidy of Midwives by the Council.
(x) Maternal Mortality.—All maternal deaths are reported
upon by your Medical Officer of Health, with the co-operation of the
Private Practitioners and of the Hospital concerned (if any).
The investigations and reports are made on the lines suggested by
the Ministry of Health.
All cases of puerperal fever and pyrexia are visited by the
Health Visitors and also by the Inspector of Midwives or Medical
Officer of Health as and when necessary.
Further reference to Maternal Mortality and Puerperal Fever
and Pyrexia is made in the Maternity and Child Welfare Section
of the Report.
(i) Midwifery and Maternity Services.
(ii) Institutional Provision for Mothers
or Children.
(iii) Health Visitors.
(iv) Infant Life Protection.
(v) Orthopædic Treatment.
See
Maternity
and Child
Welfare
Section.