Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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WINTER SCHOOLS
The Winter School for Health Visitors and School Nurses
was discontinued owing to the War.
INFANT WELFARE CLINICS
There are five Infant Welfare Clinics; ten sessions for
infant consultations are held weekly.
The total attendances of children at the various session during the year numbered 21,839. The figures for each centre
are set cut below:-
1940 | York House Centre | Whitton Centre | Tedding- ton Centre | Hampton-Centre | Hampton Wick Centre | Total 1 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Attendance. | ||||||
Under 1 yr. | 255 | 400 | 198 | 148 | 66 | 1067 |
1-5 yrs. | 83 | 121 | 90 | 43 | 41 | 378 |
Anothers. | 27 | 41. | 50 | 36 | 154 | |
subsequent attendances | ||||||
Under 1 yr. | 3178 | 5231 | 2286 | 2142 | 1058 | 13,895 |
1-5 yrs. | 1555 | 2760 | 1655 | 1231 | 581 | 7,782 |
Anothers | 27 | 41 | 58 | 36 | 162 | |
Total Attendances | 4760 | 8032 | 3999 | 3409 | 1639 | 21,839 |
DENTAL TREATMENT OF CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS
During the year 107 children under 5 years of age received
complete dental treatment.
MILK AND OTHER FOODS ETC.
During the year 1952 applications for assisted supplies
of milk and other foods were granted in necessitous cases, and
supplied free of charge; the total quantity of milk supplied
was as follows:-
Liquid milk 10,4714 gallons
(supplied to applicants free of charge)
Dried Milk 19,801 pounds
The Government scheme for the supply of milk at a reduced
rate to children under 5 years of age came into force in August
1940. The Government issues of cod-liver oil to holders of
children's ration hooks, and of fruit juices to children under
2 years of age were made through the Infant Welfare Centres.
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