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I am hopeful that this arrangement may prove successful and
beneficial to the mothers and children. It can only do so if animated by
a spirit of self-sacrifice on the part of all concerned, and by the placing
of the welfare of the women and children before any other consideration
whatever.
General.
Creche.—There are two Creches in the Borough, one in Pond Street
and one in Hemstal Road.
Both are excellent institutions, and during 1920 have done good
work. They are run entirely by voluntary bodies.
Convalescent Homes.
Arrangements have been made by the Borough Council whereby
beds are available in the Catherine Gladstone Home, Mitcham, for
women recovering from confinement. Both mother and babe are
admitted, or the mother alone if the baby did not survive.
Dental Clinic.
On the 27th May the Council considered a report from the
Maternity and Child Welfare Committee on the question of the establishment
of a dental clinic for expectant and nursing mothers and
children under 5 years, and resolved to enter into an agreement with
the British Dentists' Hospital for the provision of a Dentist at the
Ante-Natal Clinics.
The Dentists' Hospital agreed to provide a Dentist to attend at
the Clinic one half-day (not exceeding 2 1/2 hours) weekly, for the purpose
of giving dental treatment and advice.
The Clinic was opened on 16th July, 1920, at 73, Dynham Road.

The Borough Council assists those persons who cannot afford to
pay the whole cost of their dentures.
Nursing Facilities.
By arrangements made with both Nursing Associations their
nurses are available for cases of Measles, Whooping Cough, Epidemic