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serving this area are situated at Epsom and Kingston. It was hoped
during 1941 to bring the new County Council Hospital known as St.
Helier into full operation, to serve the needs of this and the neighbouring
districts. This hope, however, was frustrated by enemy
bombing in 1940 and, during the year under review, the Hospital
was able to operate only to a limited extent. It is anticipated, however,
that in 1942 the Hospital will be able to receive both maternity
and general hospital cases.
Maternity Cases. Under an agreement between the Council and
the Carshalton, Beddington and Wallington (War Memorial) Hospital,
a very limited number of maternity cases are admitted upon the
recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health. Maternity cases are
also admitted to the Public Assistance Hospitals.
DISINFECTION.
The disinfection of houses has been undertaken by the Council
during the year and the Wandle Valley Hospital Board have continued
to co-operate in the disinfection of bedding, etc.
When residents request disinfection which is not essential in the
interests of the public health, this is undertaken upon a payment of
10s. per load for bedding, etc., and 5s. for the first room find 2s. 6d. for
each additional room as applied to house disinfection.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
The Council is the responsible authority for this important section
of Public Health work.
During 1941 the Council's schemes for Maternity and Child
Welfare continued to operate satisfactorily. The District Nursing
Association midwives continued to perform yeoman service.
ANTE-NATAL CLINIC.
The Clinic is housed in the Nurses' Home, Montagu Gardens, where
very good accommodation is rented by the Council from the District
Nursing Association.
No change took place in the arrangement of this clinic, two
sessions yearly being held, with an average attendance of 15 patients
per session.
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