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FAIRBY GRANGE.
The Council is fortunate in having its own convalescent
home for mothers and babies at Fairby Grange. There is accommodation
there for 16 mothers and 16 babies. During the summer
months a mother is admitted to the home accompanied by one
infant. From October to March mothers are permitted to take a
toddler under five in addition to the baby. Admission is for
mothers with children under five, or for expectant mothers who
live in the Borough, and who are in need of convalescent treatment.
All applicants pay a fee in accordance with the approved
income scale, and are seen by Dr. Telfer before admission. Mothers
usually stay in the home for a fortnight in the first instance, but
this period may be extended if necessary. The number of mothers
admitted during 1933 was 239.
NURSING SCHEME.
Under the Maternity and Child Welfare portion of this scheme
the Council assists in the provision of nursing for expectant and
nursing mothers, and for children under five. Both district
nursing associations co-operate, and a fee of 1s. per visit is paid
to the nursing associations by the Council. Any person within the
category above, living in the Borough, is eligible for assistance
under this scheme when recommended by certificate from a
doctor.
DENTAL TREATMENT.
There are two fully equipped municipal dental clinics, one at
110 Grange Road, and the other at 98 Rotherhithe New Road.
Patients received at these clinics fall into three classes: (1)
Maternity and Child Welfare; (2) Tuberculosis, and (3) General
Public Health. The clinics are, however, under the jurisdiction
of the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee, and nearly 30%
of the patients come within the scope of the Maternity and Child
Welfare Act. There is a fixed scale of charges established by the
Committee and approved by the Ministry of Health, but special
cases are reviewed and assessed by the Committee.