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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
Wandsworth 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Number in Family. | Scale of income per head of family after deducting rent. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For a supply of milk free of cost. | For a supply of milk at half cost. | |||
| s. | d. | s. | d. | |
| 1 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 6 |
| 3 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| 5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
During the year 919 families were supplied with milk under
the above scheme—171 in Clapham, 62 in Putney, 152 in Balham,
107 in Streatham, 137 in Tooting, 70 in Southfield, 85 in Fairfield,
and 135 in Springfield. The total cost to the Council was £1,612
12s. 7d.
Women and children in receipt of milk under the Council's
scheme are expected to attend the Welfare Centres during the time
that the milk is being granted, though this rule is not enforced in
cases where there is some very good reason for the mother's nonattendance.
There is little doubt that many mothers and children have
benefited from the supply of free milk since the scheme was
instituted. In many cases the milk granted has enabled nursing
mothers to prolong the period of lactation, and the records kept
at the Welfare Centres show good results in the health and general
well-being of many infants.
Dental Treatment.
During the year the arrangements with the British Dentists'
Hospital for treating dental cases under the maternity and child
welfare scheme have been modified. The payment of a minimum
grant has been discontinued and the work is now carried on