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Teddington 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Teddington]
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Health Visitor. Subsequently, Miss E. E. H. Schlund
was appointed to carry out Health Visiting duties on one
half-day per week (commencing April, 1934), in addition
to assisting in the work at the Infant Welfare Clinics.
Visits paid during the year:— To Expectant Mothers:—
| First visits | 91 | |
| Total visits | 168 | |
| To children under 1 year of age:— | ||
| First visits | 252 | |
| Total visits | 1158 | |
| To children between the ages of 1 to 5 years:— | ||
| Total visits | 1493 | |
| Special visits | 15 | |
| Children Acts:— | ||
| Total visits | 363 | |
| Total visits for year | 3197 | |
(4) INFANT LIFE PROTECTION.
The work under this heading progressed very satisfactorily
during the year. No legal proceedings were
instituted. Two mothers were cautioned and subsequently
complied with the necessary regulations. Three hundred
and sixty-three visits were paid by the Infant Protection
Visitor.
Foster-mothers on Register beginning of year. 21
New foster-mothers registered during the year. 12
Foster-mothers on Register end of year . 24
NOTE.— Four foster-mothers (together with nursechildren)
left the District, while 3 foster-mothers
ceased to have charge of nurse-children.
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