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Anne Cummins

1869 – 1936

Cummins, Anne Emily (1869–1936), social worker

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Lived 1869 – 1936 (aged 66). Anne Cummins was a British social worker and medical social work.

Anne Emily Cummins (12 October 1869 – 8 February 1936) was an early British medical social worker who was later called the "mother of almoners".

Life Cummins was born in Reigate in 1869. She was educated at Kensington high school and first went to work as a governess. She briefly worked as a teacher before deciding that social work should be her career. She had a natural ability to understand and assist. She was taken on by the Charity Organization Society who sent her to train under Edith Mudd who was an early almoner. She trained and then worked at St. Thomas's Hospital in London.

In collaboration with the Southwark Health Society she started regular visits for pregnant women. She would advise on health and cleanliness as well as advising on the care of babies. She encouraged mothers to feed their babies milk having observed three month old babies being given pickles and fried fish. The British Association of Social Workers awards Anne Cummins scholarships.

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Who was Anne Cummins?

Cummins, Anne Emily (1869–1936), social worker

When was Anne Cummins born?

Anne Cummins was born on 12 October 1869 in Reigate.

When did Anne Cummins die?

Anne Cummins died on 8 February 1936 in Broughton.

What was Anne Cummins's occupation?

Anne Cummins was a social worker and medical social work.

What nationality was Anne Cummins?

Anne Cummins was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anne Cummins

· Wikidata: Q18526495

· DBpedia: Anne Cummins (social worker)

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