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''The co-operation of the health visiting staff has, as in
the past, been most helpful, and, in testimony to its appreciation
in the home, I have frequently had a request from a parent
that a home visit might be arranged.
"The Invalid Children's Aid Association has continued
to co-operate helpfully during the year.
"It is satisfactory to report that there has been a keen
reaction to the diphtheria and whooping cough immunisation
crusades.''
TODDLER CLINICS.
These clinics, established in this area in 1938, were held regularly
throughout the year. Their object is to secure the periodic
health inspection of children under five not in regular attendance
at the infant welfare clinics, day nurseries, nursery school or nursery
classes. The children are seen by appointment except in a few cases
where an immediate consultation is required.
A very real demand for this type of clinic has been found, as
shown by the large attendance during the year and the fact that 327
of all children seen paid more than one visit during the year at
the parents' request. The burden of responsibility of the mothers
has been relieved in many cases during the year by the return of
the father, and normal family life has been restored to many homes
which have suffered from this deprivation for so long. Temporary
disturbances have been observed as a result of the arrival of a father,
who was in many cases a comparative stranger to the young children
in the home.