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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

Tottenham 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]

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Table: Midwives Ante natal ClinicsThe following table shows the attendances made during the year:-

Midwives Ante natal Clinics

The following table shows the attendances made during the year:-

Midwives ClinicsNumber of sessions heldTotal number of attendancesAverage attendances per session
Burgoyne Road271766.5
Highgate4194.8
Portis Green12816.8
Hornsey Town Hall2430312.6
Mildura Court211366.5
Stroud Green221979.0
Chestnuts5181816.0
Park Lane903774.2
Lordship Lane51911.8
Total30221987.3

Table: Mothercraft and Relaxation ClassesThe following table shows attendances at Mothercraft Clinics during the year-

Mothercraft and Relaxation Classes

The following table shows attendances at Mothercraft Clinics during the year-

ClinicsNumber of sessions heldNumber of new casesTotal number of attendancesAverage attendance per session
Burgoyne Road43463197.4
Highgate30431555.2
Portis Green48753647.6
Hornsey Town Hall5110255610.9
Mildura Court45542716.0
The Chestnuts5110256311.0
Lordship Lane51764078.0
Park Lane51592925.7
Total37055729277.9

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An average attendance of 7.9 per session is reasonable because every mother during
relaxation instruction requires individual attention if she is to obtain the maximum benefit.
The health visitor aims to achieve an informal atmosphere, encouraging group participation,
where fears and misapprehensions can be dispelled.
Infant Welfare Clinics
The increase of first attendances of babies under one year is consistent with the
increased number of births. Immigrant mothers particularly appreciate the services
available, as shown by their continued and regular visits. It is inevitable, because of