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The College Park Clinic was a branch of the Hammersmith
Infant Welfare Centre, but is now carried on under the
auspices of the Presbyterian Church, Ponsard Road. Infant
consultations are held weekly. This Centre also serves
Willesden,
Day Nurseries.—Two day Nurseries in the Borough—
Princess Christian, the Latymer Road Mission Creche—were
in great clemand where mothers were compelled to work for
the support of the family. These nurseries received grantsin-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 37 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.

. 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.
Infectious Diseases of Mothers and Children
Under Five Years of Age.
Statistics showing the incidence of all infectious diseases
during the year are included in the general report, but in so