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the Carshalton, Beddington and Wallington (War Memorial) Hospital
for the reception of maternity cases remained the same.
The following table gives particulars of the cases admitted under
the Council's scheme during the year:—
Cases admitted 2
For medical reasons 2
For unsuitable home conditions —
Normal confinements —
Abnormal confinements 2
Both cases were referred from the Ante-natal Clinic.
CONSULTANT OBSTETRICIAN.
No changes occurred in the appointment of Consultant
Obstetrician during the year.
HOME HELP.
Two Home Helps are employed by the authority, an additional
Home Help being appointed in December, 1940, to assist in domestic
duties during confinements occurring in the homes of residents. A
Home Help was provided in 21 cases during the year.
BIRTH CONTROL.
The Council have made arrangements for women who need information
on birth control, on the grounds of health, to attend a voluntary
centre at Croydon. During 1941 14 women from the Borough
attended this clinic.
TREATMENT.
Orthopaedic. Patients who attend the Centres and require treatment
for orthopaedic defects are referred by the Medical Officer of
Health to the Orthopaedic Department of the Croydon General
Hospital. During the year 20 cases (defects of the feet, bow legs,
knock knees, etc.) received treatment.
Dental. During 1941, 74 cases were referred for treatment under
the Councils' scheme as follows:—
20