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Convalescent Homes.
Four mothers and their babies were sent away, one being also accompanied
by a second child. In all four cases the applicants were required to contribute
towards the cost. With one exception these mothers with babies were admitted
to convalescent homes belonging to the Church Army.
Eight other applications were granted for convalescent home accommodation
for 10 children under five years of age, but in three cases the parents failed to take
advantage of the facilities provided. Seven children were sent away, three free:
the parents of the other children were required to pay part of the cost. All these
children were admitted to the Hopedene Convalescent Home at Barnet through the
kind co-operation of Sister Hope of the West London Mission, Kingsway.
Saffron Hill Maternity and Child Welfare Centre.
Consultations in connection with this Voluntary Centre are held at the St.
Winifred Club, St. Peter's School, Onslow Street, Saffron Hill.
During the year ended 31st December, 1930, 226 infants and children under
five attended the consultations, 67 of the total number coming from the Holborn
Borough.
Extra food and nourishment was provided, also convalescent treatment at
country and seaside Homes; classes and lectures on health, care of the home, food,
economy and kindred subjects were held. The Chairman and Honorary Secretary
is Miss Mary Canney, 75, Lamb's Conduit Street.