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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lambeth 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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The new scheme, which came into operation on 1st April, 1937 and will remain in force until 31st March, 1942, unless previousl determined, is as follows:—
| (1)Voluntary Associations (Infant Welfare Centres, etc.) | (2)Service in respect of which Contribution is payable | (3)Amount of AnnualContribution Third fixed period (1937-42) |
|---|---|---|
| North Marsh | Infant Welfare Centre | 365 |
| Barley Mow | Do. | 720 |
| North Lambeth Babies' Care | Do. | 995 |
| Moffat Institute | Do. | 1,045 |
| "Rose McAndrew" | Do. | 940 |
| St. Anne's | Do. | 755 |
| Loughborough Junction | Do. | 1,695 |
| North Brixton | Do. | 1,225 |
| Stockwell | Do. | 930 |
| Brixton | Do. | 1,300 |
| West Norwood | Do. | 1,495 |
| St. Thomas's Hospital (Main building) | Do. | 945 |
| St. Thomas's Hospital (37 Royal Street) | Do. | 750 |
| General Lying-in Hospital | Do. | 650 |
| St. Thomas's Babies' Hostel | Ailing Babies' Home | 1,030 |
| Cynthia Mosley Day Nursery | Day Nursery | 300 |
| Total | £15,140 |
The Maternity Home
The Council's Maternity Home, at 210 Knight's Hill, has maintained
its successful career during the year, and 422 cases were
admitted to the Home—a decrease of 24 below the previous year's
total. Since its inception in 1926, 4,209 women have been admitted
to the Home, with only two fatalities, which is a striking tribute
both to the Home and to the value of the ante-natal work carried
out at the voluntary welfare centres.