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The Council undertook the administration of the Nursing
Homes Registration Act.
The result of the census showed Walthamstow to be the
most populous Municipal Borough in England and Wales
with a population of 132,965.
The Education Committee provided a Rheumatism Supervisory
Clinic
1932—A scheme of Diphtheria Immunisation was begun—amongst
the first in the London area. A Municipal Ambulance
Service was commenced with 2 ambulances.
Extra Welfare Clinics were started, additional Health
Visitors appointed and a panel of consultant obstetricians
was set up to help general practitioners. The local District
Nursing Association was subsidised in regard to midwifery
services.
The health visiting and school nursing services were
integrated.
1933—A scheme for the rehousing of tuberculous cases was
inaugurated in conjunction with the Housing Department.
Six clearance orders were confirmed after enquiry. A second
"clearance" programme was approved.
Additional welfare sessions were begun and the Health
Visiting Staff was further strengthened.
The Education Committee provided orthodontic (or regulation)
treatment.
1934—A "Health Week" was held in conjunction with the
Central Council for Health Education.
The clearance of 68 horuses was confirmed by the Ministry
of Health.
The Municipal Maternity Home of 40 beds was opened
and was recognised by the Central Midwives' Board for
the training of pupil midwives.
The School Medical Service carried out a special nutritional
investigation. Nearly 70% of school children received milk
at school.
1935—A new low record of infant mortality (37) was recorded.
Draft plans were approved for the extension of the Maternity
Hospital to 54 beds. A Resident Medical Officer was
appointed.
The Ministry of Health carried out a survey of the Health
Services of the Borough—the following is taken from the
report made—