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DISTRIBUTION OF WELFARE FOODS
1. Government Scheme
The Council acts as agent for the distribution of National Dried Milk,
Cod Liver Oil, Orange Juice and Vitamin A and D tablets to authorised
beneficiaries. The major part of the work is handled on behalf of the
Council by members of the W.R.V.S. and other voluntary workers whilst
the detailed accounting for the scheme is dealt with by the Medical Officer
of Health and the Borough Treasurer.
Charges under this scheme are made as follows:-
National Dried Milk 2/4d per tin
Orange Juice l/6d per bottle
Cod Liver Oil l/-d per bottle
Vitamin Tablets 6d per packet

2. Proprietary Welfare Foods
It is customary for infant welfare clinics to hold a stock of
proprietary brands of welfare foods approved by the Medical Officer of
Health for sale to bona fide clinic attenders at reduced prices. In most
clinics this work is the responsibility of voluntary committees working
in close co-operation with the professional staff. The profits made by
these voluntary bodies are used to further the work of the clinics.
THE WORK OF HEALTH VISITORS AND SCHOOL NURSES
HEALTH VISITING
Care of Mothers and Young Children
Health Visitors carry out a programme of home visits, hearing
screening tests, consultations at clinics and group discussions with
parents, which is followed until the child reaches the age of five years.
The visiting service extends each year to include groups involving the whole
family. The following tables show the extent of their work.