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Chelsea 1935
Report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1935
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(e.) Chelsea Tuberculosis Dispensary.—This Dispensary, located
at Brompton Hospital, affords skilled diagnosis and efficient treatment
for all cases of Tuberculosis within the Borough.
Details of the work done by the Dispensary will be found on page 74.
CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT FOR NURSING
MOTHERS AND INFANTS.
The amount of convalescent home treatment provided for nursing
mothers and infants, during the past two years is shown in Table No.
30. During the year eight of the cases were sent to Homes free of charge.
The remainder contributed according to their resources. The period of
convalescence granted is two weeks.
TABLE No. 30.
| Year. | No. of Applications. | Nursing Mothers and Infants sent away under Council Scheme. | Contributions by Mothers. | Nett Cost toBorough. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | s | d. | £ | s | d. | |||
| 1934 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 14 | 2 |
| 1935 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 25 | 15 | 0 |
DENTAL TREATMENT.
Children under Five Years of Age.—For many years dental treatment
for children under five years of age has been carried out at the
London County Council School Clinic in Bramerton Street, Chelsea.
This arrangement has proved very satisfactory in its working.
Expectant and Nursing Mothers.—In conjunction with the Chelsea
Branch of the Charity Organisation Society and the Chelsea Health
Society, the Borough Council has formulated a scheme whereby dental
treatment is provided for expectant and nursing mothers.
During the year thirteen mothers received dental treatment (including
eleven cases for dentures), the Borough Council making a contribution
of £34 16s. Od towards the cost.
WIDOWS , ORPHANS' AND OLD AGE CONTRIBUTORY
PENSIONS ACTS, 1925 AND 1929.
The powers and duties under these Acts, in respect of deserted,
abandoned or neglected children in the Borough, are undertaken by
the Council, and a scheme for the administration of the Acts has been
arranged. The Health Visitors investigate and exercise supervision