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General Remarks
The nutrition, clothing and cleanliness of the children continued
to be of a high standard, and the children attended the
centres very regularly.
The end of the war has resulted in a number of mothers and
babies returning to Mitcham and a general increase in the
attendances at the clinics has occurred.
The centres are staffed by a medical officer, two health
visitors and voluntary helpers, who have rendered most valuable
service by selling food, keeping the registers, etc.
Sunlight Treatment
Arrangements have been made with the Wilson Hospital for
giving sunlight treatment. No patients were sent during the year.
Orthopaedic Clinic
Arrangements have been made with the Wilson Hospital,
Mitcham, for children in need of orthopaedic treatment to attend
the orthopaedic clinic of this hospital. During the year 38 cases
were referred to this clinic, as compared with 42 cases in 1944.
Dental Treatment
Dental treatment is available to children under five years
of age and to expectant and nursing mothers. Patients are
referred from the infant welfare, ante-natal and post-natal clinics
to the British Dental Hospital, Tooting. Attendances for treatment
were as follows: —
Expectant mothers and nursing mothers 38
Under fives 24
During the year the scale of charges for dentures was revised
with considerable benefit to the patients.
No patient now need refuse dental treatment on account
of cost.
Health Visiting
There are six health visitors employed in visiting the
mothers and children in this district. The Superintendent Health