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Walthamstow 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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MORAL WELFARE
The "Carville" Home (formerly at 38 The Drive, E.17), is
administered by the Walthamstow Deanery Branch of the Chelmsford
Diocesan Moral Welfare Association. The Home provides
accommodation for a total of 16 mothers and their babies and has
a high record of care and service.
In November the Home was transferred to adapted premises
at 43 West Avenue Road where the same accommodation is
provided, but with more convenient bathing and sanitary facilities.
Miss E. Williams, the Superintendent, submits the following
contribution regarding the work carried out in 1955:—
"During the year it was necessary to undertake more outdoor
work than usual in connection with the illegitimate children of
married mothers.
"We are now settled in our new home and appreciate all the
help given by the Health Department. Considering our upheaval
the work has progressed so far as the amount of help given is
concerned."
Details of cases dealt with are as follows:-
| Admitted | Adults | Babies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Walthamstow | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| From rest of County | 41 | 23 | 64 |
| From outside the County | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Totals | 70 | 40 | 110 |
| Outdoor work— | |||
| Walthamstow Cases (Mother and baby placed) | 44 | 19 | 63 |
| Other Essex Cases | 6 | 6 | 12 |
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE CENTRES
The following list gives, details of Clinics held at the various
Centres situated in the Borough:—
(a) Ante and Post Natal Clinics:
Monday (twice monthly) 2 p.m. Silverdale Road, Highams Park.
Monday „ „ 2 p.m. West Avenue, E.17.
Wednesday 9 a.m. Markhouse Road, E.17.
(In addition, clinics are held at the District Nurses' Homes,
and a large proportion of the ante-natal work of the Borough is
done at Thorpe Coombe Maternity Hospital.)
(b) Ante-Natal Relaxation Exercises Classes.
Tuesday 2 p.m. Markhouse Road, E.17.
Wednesday 2 p.m. West Avenue, E.17.
Thursday 2 p.m. Silverdale Road, E.4.