Return of voluntary health societies in London.

  • Central Health Committee (Voluntary) for London.
Date:
1914
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Credit: Return of voluntary health societies in London. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (3) York Ht)ad Lying-in Hospital, (4) Guy’s Hospital, (5) Tlie Invalid Kitclien, (G) other hospitals, (7) other niisceUaneons sources. Maternity cases are kept on till ihe l)ahy is two years old, unless they move. Phthisis cases are kept on till (a) death, (h) two years after arrest, (c) case lost hy removal, (cl) permanent residence in Home or Infirmary. About 360 cases of tid)ercu- losis were dealt with in 1912. Permanent records are kept of all cases. TSo relief is given, hut cases are referred to approjjriate agencies. Small parties for young mothers and babies are held weekly, and those having an invitation can attend once a fortnight. The infants are weighed and instruction is given informally. Lectures are .sometimes given to workers. Sometimes there is a short lecture for the baby party and lectures are sometimes given at neighbouring niothers’ meetings. Training: All mothers receive instruction, but no definite course of training is given; they are encouraged to read and attend lectures. Housing and sanitation : A few defects referred to ihe Medical Officer of Health. 3. Co-operation. The Society works in conjunction with the Medical Officer of Health and visits all maternity cases in one ward, and all phthisis cases in two wards for the Medical Officer of Health. The Society is also in closest co-operation with all voluntary healtli work done in the Borough by such bodies as the Charity Organisation Society, Invalid Children’s Aid Association, hospitals, &c. Stepney. JeWI.SH B.r]$Y CON.SULTATIONS. 19, Leman Street, E. Hon. Secretary: Mrs. Coopman, 4G, Blenheim Gardens, Cricklewood, N.lV. Hon. Medical Officer: Mrs. Ernest MMruer, M.B., Bowstridge Earm, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks, and 2, Campden Hill Terrace, Kensington, lY., who examines the babies and advises mothers. Salaried Health Visitor: Miss Pyzer. 1. Ho%o supported. Entirely by voluntary subscriptions. 2. Nature and ecrtent of worh. Infant consultations : Number of attendances in 1912 was 250, General health visiting. Mothers’ meetings in c'onnection, held weekly.