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Convalescent Home Treatment. Children requiring
treatment are sent to Convalescent Homes through the agency
of the Invalid Children's Aid Association, to whom the Council
makes a contribution towards the cost of the treatment.
Orthopaedic Treatment. Children suffering from orthopædic
defects are referred to the Nelson Hospital under the
general arrangement with that Hospital for the treatment of
infants attending the Welfare Centres.
Maternity Hospital Treatment. In 1940 the Nelson Hospital
admitted 256 Maternity cases from the Urban district and
in 1941 219, and 216 in 1942. Complicated cases which were
prior to the war accommodated at Queen Charlotte Hospital,
London, by arrangement with that hospital, can now be treated
in this district. The opening of the Maternity block at St.
Helier's Hospital has improved the obstetric facilities in the
district very considerably.
Emergency Maternity Unit. There was no call made on
this unit during the years under review.
Consultant Service. A specialist's opinion may be had in
cases of obstructed labour, emergencies of pregnancy, or
puerperal pyrexia.
Home Helps. Domestic assistance may be provided for
expectant and nursing mothers with limited means, during
confinement or whilst away from home undergoing treatment.
The usual period for which this help is supplied during
confinement is fourteen days. The number of Helps provided
in 1940 was 25, 1941 was 24, and in 1942 the number was 24.
Sterilised Maternity Outfits. Sterile outfits in sealed containers
for use at confinements may be had from the Welfare
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