[Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Stoke-upon-Trent Borough.

  • Stoke-on-Trent (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1951
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Credit: [Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Stoke-upon-Trent Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Seven mothers remained at home for their confinements; 12 went to hospital and 4 were placed in Diocesan Homes prior to the births of their babies and remained until suitable arrangements were made. Although many investigations were made concerning paternity with a view to getting evidence for Affiliation Orders, only one Order was granted and two private agreements made. In 12 cases, where the babies remained at home with their mothers, all are being cared for satisfactorily with the exception of one; 5 babies were placed for adoption. In connection with the 23 cases, 132 visits have been paid. A further 70 visits were paid to other cases. DOMESTIC HELP SERVICE The demand for the service is increasing rapidly. At the end of the year, the staff consisted of one Supervisor, two full-time and 44 part-time Domestic Helps. Number of cases attended . . . . . . . . 353 Classification of cases Confinements . . . . . . . . 34 Illness, in the home . . . . . . . . 02 Old age pensioners . . . . . . . . . . 251 Tuberculosis . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 The part-time service is a more satisfactory and economical method of working, especially with the large number of old age pensioners. The service to the old age pensioners is on an average, two visits of three hours per week. Most of the service, apart from confinements, is three hours morning or afternoon. A few of the homes of the old people have been very neglected and it involves the loan of the cleaning equipment from the Department and a supply of disinfectant. Men and women receiving benefit from the National Assistance Board are given free service. For all other cases, an assessment is made.