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(6) The arrangement to be in force for an experimental period of
twelve months.
(7) The scheme to apply to married women only.
The following scale of charges was approved by the Council.
Amount of NET income of husband and wite
(arrived at after deducting rent, insurances and 10/6 for
each child under 14 years of age).
Charge per week
to the patients.
Under £2 weekly—to be fixed by Committee.
£
s.
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£
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£
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Between 2
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10
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11
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„ 2
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3
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2
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3
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4
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3
3
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It was agreed that in those cases where the charge is fixed by the
Committee, the minimum amount should be £1 lls. 6d. per week,
unless in very exceptional circumstances.
The above charges are based on the assumption that applicants
would receive one Maternity Benefit. The charges are increased by
10s. 6d. per week if both husband and wife are eligible for Maternity
Benefit, and decreased by 10s. 6d. per week if neither husband nor wife
are eligible for Maternity Benefit.
The scheme was limited to families whose net income, calculated
in accordance with the above scale, did not exceed £4 per week.
The Ministry of Health gave their approval to the scheme on 10th
February, 1925.
Other Institutions.
St. Mary's Convalescent Home, Birchington-on-Sea.
The Borough Council has retained one bed in this Home, the
customary charge being 5s. for mother only, and 10s. for mother and
baby per week. During the year 12 Hampstead mothers with their
babies stayed at the Home.
Foster Home, 1, Stanley Gardens.
This Home is fulfilling a much needed want. It has accommoda.
tion for 16 infants, and is in need of extension. Need for accommodation
of this sort is very great.
Ihe Cross Roads Club, 88, Alexandra Road.
This Club undertakes to receive expectant mothers prior to their
confinement, and also arranges for their immediate future. The