[Report 1933] / Medical Officer of Health, Jersey.

  • Jersey (Channel Islands). Council.
Date:
1933
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    is hoped that financial assistance will be increased and that the Voluntary Associations will flourish as long as does our Voluntary System. The Jersey District Nursing Association. As the Association’s report states, “ the midwifery School work and two evenings a week at the Chest Clinic have been successfully carried out.” The figures giving the numbers of visits and of patients are— St. Helier District 22,060 visits paid to 842 patients Country Districts 24,938 visits paid to 765 patients The Infant Welfare Centres are carrying out their work efficiently, the branch centre at First Tower is showing the need that exists for further extensions. The Eotary Club is now concentrating on the provision of pasteurised milk to school children, who, on medical advice, are recommended addi- tional nourishment. Milk to school children was first started in 1931 and now has assumed prime importance. The Club is also taking an interest in providing financial assistance for children who require convalescence in Brig-y-don. Brig-y-Don, which is the only Convalescent Home in the Island, is for children only, has found it necessary to increase its accommodation. The Chest Clinic. During the year work has been carried to a completion at the Ellis Mary Willis Home. The first patient was admitted in September. Accommodation for four patients is provided in one hut, each patient having a separate cubicle, the hut was made at Papworth and embodies the latest design. A bath and sanitary accommodation together with a full length glass covered verandah, facing South are included in the hut. A caretaker’s hut provides accommodation