London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Sutton 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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Ophthalmia Neonatorum
During the year 1971 midwives sought medical aid for suspected cases of
ophthalmia neonatorum in respect of 17 (7) babies, but no cases were notified.
Maternity Outfits
A maternity outfit is supplied free on request to each expectant mother
being confined at home who makes use of one or other of the arrangements for
the care of expectant mothers under the National Health Service.
Refresher Courses for Midwives, District Nurses and Pupil Midwives
| Refresher Course Attended: | 1971 | 1970 |
|---|---|---|
| Midwives | 2 | 2 |
| District Nurses | 6 | 8 |
| Practical Work Instructors Course attended: | ||
| District Nurses | 3 | 2 |
| District Nurse Training | ||
| Student District Nurses who completed training and passed the examination (one with distinction) | 9 | 7 |
| Pupil Midwifery Training | ||
| Pupil Midwives from Epsom and St. Helier Hospital Maternity Units receiving their Midwifery Part II training (all were successful in their examination) | 36 | 25 |
Local Supervising Authority (Midwives Act)
The Borough Council as the Local Supervising Authority are responsible
for supervising the work of all midwives in the Borough. The following number
of state certified midwives gave notice of their intention to practise as midwives
in the borough during the year 1971:- 100 (100)
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