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91
Day Nurseries.—Three Day Nurseries in the Borough—
Princess Christian, Princess Mary Adelaide, the Latymer Road
Mission Creche—were in great demand where mothers were
compelled to work for the support of the family. These nurseries
received grants-in-aid from the Council.
Independent Voluntary Agencies.
Rescue Homes.—There were three Homes open in the
Borough throughout the year for the reception of Unmarried
Mothers and their Children; the total accommodation available
for such cases was 19 beds, the confinements taking place at
various institutions in the London area.
Convalescent Treatment of Invalid Children.—This work
was carried on by the Invalid Children's Aid Association; the
majority of children assisted are of school age, and a considerable
number were sent to Convalescent Homes by the good
offices of the Association during the year.
Treatment and Nursing of Children under School Age.—
The Council accepted financial responsibility for treatment at
the School Clinic of children under five years of age. During
the year the cases dealt with were as follows :—
Operations for Tonsils and Adenoids 8
Minor Ailments 36
Dental Treatment 5
Total 49
In addition arrangements were made, as before, with the
Hammersmith District Nursing Association for the services of
a nurse when required, to ensure adequate attention in cases
of Ophthalmia Neonatorum, Pneumonia and Measles.