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In June a second Centre for Expectant Mothers was started at
110 Grange Road, and held fortnightly, alternately with the one
already in existence at 98 Rotherhithe New Road. The attendance
was small at first but gradually increased and at the time of writing
the necessity for a second clinic has been fully demonstrated.
The maximum attendance at this clinic was 22, the average
throughout the year 11.
The following figures give some idea of the bulk of the work
carried out by all the health workers of the Borough : —
Total number of attendances made at all Centres (Voluntary and
Municipal) was 58,563.
Total number of visits paid by all Health Visitors (Voluntary and
Municipal) was 35,493.
Other information will be found in the tables on pp. 80-95.
Voluntary Centres.
Salomon's, Fulford Street, St. George's Hall, Princess Club, and
Great Central Hall continue their good work.
Great Central Hall has now increased the number of sessions held
to 12 a month. This enables their very large numbers to be dealt
with more satisfactorily.
Each Centre publishes an individual report of the work done
during the year; these can be obtained direct from the Centre
Superintendent.
Premises.
An important change in premises occurred in May, when the
former Hostel at 110, Grange Road was transformed into a Welfare
Centre for the mothers who formerly met in the Shelter, behind the
Town Hall.
The advantages of more room, and light, were immediately felt,
and especially was the garden a joy to mothers and toddlers alike.