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inquiry a grant, was made in each case to make up the deficiency after
the parents had contributed. Seven necessitous mothers who had been
suffering from very poor health after their confinement were sent,
with their babies, to various convalescent homes to' iecuperate for a
period of two to three weeks. The total amount expended in the year
amounted to £56 14s. 3d.
Day Nursery at 117, Warwick Street.—This is the only institution of
its kind in the City, and is situated near Ebury Bridge. With its extremely
limited accommodation (for 10 children) it cannot even hope to
fulfil the needs of its immediate neighbourhood. Having this in mind
the Committee, of which the Hon. Mrs. Vickers is the Chairman, Lady
Gluekstein, Chairman of the House Sub-Committee, and Mrs. J. F. C.
Bennett, Hon. Secretary, are making strenuous efforts to accumulate
sufficient funds for the purpose of acquiring new and larger premises.
The administration of the nursery is excellently conducted, and its
finances are well managed and in a sound condition. With the continued
help of generous supporters it should be possible to accomplish the work of
extension within the next few years.
Total attendances at the nursery were 11,504, and the individual
children attending throughout the year numbered 80. Dr. Kathleen S.
Campbell, the Hon. Medical Officer, reports very favourably on the health
of the children and remarks on the absence of infectious disease. The
nursery is open on five and a half days in the week, the charge to parents
being 5s. for each child per week with reductions appropriate to exceptional
circumstances.
Homes for Unmarried Mothers, etc.—The Council made a grant
of £100 to the Home of St. John the Baptist at Tulse Hill. This
home was formerly in the City, and cases from Westminster are eligible
for admission. During 1933 three Westminster women received care
and shelter over an average period of eight months. The two other
homes in the City which exist for a similar purpose were mentioned
in previous reports.
Supply of Milk.—Fresh or dried milk is supplied to certain' cases
recommended by the medical officer of the maternity and child welfare
centre. Before the grants are made a standard of income laid down by
the Ministry must be proved. In some instances the weekly income
does not justify an award of free milk, but those cases may come within
the scale for milk at half price. The applications are considered by a
meeting of the ladies of the Maternity and Child Welfare Sub-Committee,