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At the end of the year there were 28 private day nurseries
registered under the Nurseries and Child Minders Regulation Act,
with a total of 723 places. In addition there were 23 daily minders on
the register.
Developmental Clinic
At this Clinic young children are seen by appointment by Dr.
Worters, the Physician-Superintendent at the Manor Hospital, Epsom,
or a senior member of his medical staff, who advises parents on the
mental development of their children. A Health Visitor, a Mental
Health Social Worker, and a Speech Therapist from the Manor Hospital
assist Dr. Worters at this Clinic.
Eleven sessions were held during the year at which 33 children
were seen for the first time and 31 children were seen for a second
time for a case review.
Care of Unmarried Mothers and their Children
Thirty cases were admitted to various Homes during the
year. Close co-operation is maintained between the various Homes
and the Authority in order to secure the follow-up of the infants.
Congenital Malformations
The following malformations were notified during the year:—
Central nervous system 9
Alimentary system 2
Heart and great vessels 2
Uro-genital system 9
Limbs 20
Other skeletal 2
Other malformations 6
Total 50
Welfare Foods and Vitamins
National Dried Milk and vitamins were available at all Child
Health Centres with the exception of Pelham Road Clinic, and also
at Russell Road Clinic and the W.R.V.S. Centres in Merton and
Mitcham.
Sales for the year 1968 are shown below:—
National Dried Milk 21,446 tins
Cod Liver Oil 3,787 bottles
Vitamins 'A' and 'D' 4,231 packets
Orange juice 60,859 bottles
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