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Sutton 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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A number of girls prefer to go to mother and baby homes some distance
from their places of residence and at times the Sutton home is unable to
accept all the Sutton cases. Under these circumstances, a suitable home
is sought elsewhere, the Council being financially responsible for the girl's
maintenance, less any contribution she may make of her own or from financial
help from her parents or the putative father.
The total number of Sutton girls admitted to the Sutton Mother and Baby
Home from 1st January, 1968 to 31st December, 1969 was 13 in each year and
the number recommended for placement in other mother and baby homes was l6
in 1969 and 10 in 1968.
Before leaving the home mothers are assisted to find accommodation and
employment and in making arrangements for the care of their babies.
MOTHER AND BABY HOMES
| Name and address of Home: | Provided by: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Haven" 2 Camden Road, Sutton. | Sutton & District Moral Welfare Association | ||||||
| Type of admission | Number of cases admitted during year | Number of beds at end of year | Average duration of stay | ||||
| 1969 | 1968 | 1967 | 1969 | 1968 | 1967 | ||
| Ante-Natal | 49 | 53 | 61 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 42 days |
| Post-Natal | - | - | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 42 „ |
| Shelter | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 49 | 53 | 62 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 84 days |
| Number of Cots | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||||
recuperative holidays
Adults and children recommended on medical grounds for recuperative
holidays are sent to convalescent and holiday homes. During the period
under review ten children (4 in 1969 and 6 in 1968) under the age of five
years; thirty two (17 in 1969 and 15 in 1968) school children; and ninety
(53 in 1969 and 37 in 1968) adults were sent for recuperative holidays.
Patients, excluding school children and those receiving social security
benefit, are assessed to pay a contribution towards the cost of their maintenance.
DENTAL CARE OF MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN
Mothers are encouraged to bring their children for dental inspection
when they attend the Toddlers Clinics which are now held at all the main
Centres. In addition, expectant and nursing mothers and young children
under 5 years can obtain dental inspection and treatment at the Council's
dental surgeries.
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