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The Mothers' Clubs
These clubs are held at the Local Health Authority clinics for any mother with young
children under 5 years of age. They are held every week or fortnight in the evening or during the
day, and if they are held during the day there is a rota for the mothers to care for the children in
another room.
The Health Visitors initially form the club, subsequently handing over the responsibility
of the actual running of the club to the mothers, but are always available for advice and guidance.
Speakers at the club are varied and topical, with at least half of the time being spent on Health
Education.
The Mothers' Clubs are very entertaining and the young mothers make friends outside
the home and enjoy social activities coupled with stimulating educational activities which is a morale
booster to young mothers and those moving into the area.
Advisory Clinics for the Elderly
These clinics are held at the major clinics in the Borough and are attended by both men
and women after they reach pensionable age.
A health assessment is carried out at the first visit and any abnormality detected referred
to the family doctor. Subsequent visits include talks on nutrition, prevention of accidents, hobbies,
etc., and following the talks keep-fit exercises.
These clinics supplement the work of the Day Centres for the Elderly.
Health Visitors attached to General Practitioners
In accordance with the Department of Health and Social Security Circular 13/69 which
recommends attachment of health visitors etc., 12 health visitors were attached to general practitionei
at 31st December, 1970.
Domiciliary Midwifery and Home Nursing
The Domiciliary Midwifery and Home Nursing Service is operated from the Nurses
Home at Sutton and Cheam. The Nurses Home at 8, Stanley Park Road, Wallington, was closed in
October, 1970.