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Early detection of abnormality or development is an essential part of the service.
Immunisation and vaccination against infectious disease is carried out at clinics as
well as by the family doctor.
Special Developmental Clinics are held at all the major clinics when children are seen
by appointment for assessment of their mental and physical development.
Statistics of attendance at the clinics are given in the Appendix of this report.
Distribution of Welfare Foods
Government Scheme
The Council acts as agent for the distribution of National Dried Milk, Cod Liver Oil,
Orange Juice arid Vitamin A and D tablets to authorised beneficiaries and the actual distribution
is carried out by members of the Women's Royal Voluntary Service whose help in this scheme is
greatly appreciated.

Proprietary Welfare Foods
Infant Welfare clinics hold a stock of proprietary brands of welfare foods approved
by the Medical Officer of Health for sale to bona fide clinic attenders at reduced prices.
The sale of proprietary foods is undertaken by voluntary committees at all the
clinics, working in close co-operation with the health visitors. The small profit made by these
voluntary committees is used to further the work at the clinics.
The help given by voluntary workers not only in the sale of proprietary welfare foods
but in assisting at infant welfare and other clinics is greatly appreciated.
The Work of Health Visitors and School Nurses
Health Visitors
Care of Mothers and Young Children