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provision of he:lth services in the borough.
B ACT5RIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS . The total number of
bacteriological examinations carried out was 85.
Included in this number were 59 for the bacillus
associated with Diphtheria and 13 for tuberculosis.
NURSING IN THE HOME. The arrangements with the Chelsea
District Nursing Association to undertake the nursing
of cases of illness occurring in expectant and nursing
mothers and the nursing of children under 5 years of
age suffering from any illness was continued throughout
the year, the total number of visits being 1404 (135 cases).
CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES. The Violet Melchett
Infant Welfare Centre maintains the maternity and child
welfare services in the Borough. Four infant clinics
and one ante-natal clinic were held weekly throughout
the year. The total number of attendances at the clinics
by infants under one year of age was 2391, ancL 1535
children attended between the ages of 1 and 5 years.
There were 703 attendances by mothers at the ante-natal
clinic and 21 mothers attended the post-natal clinic.
The Chelsea Day Nursery functioned at an address in
Sussex throughout the year, the average number of
children being 41. The Chelsea Mothercraft Home was
closed throughout the year.
INVALID CHILDREN'S AID ASSOCIATION. The arrangement with
the Association was continued during the year. The
number of applications referred to them for assistance
of children under 5 years of age was 97 (actual cases 76),
HEALTH VISITORS. The total number of visits made by the
Health Visitors was 4700. The number of half-day
attendances at Clinics was 487.
CHILD LIFE PROTECTION. 72 visits (including 23 miscellaneous
visits) were made to foster mothers.
DENTAL TREATMENT. 66 cases attended the Dental Clinic at
the Violet Melchett Infant Welfare Centre for the provision
of preventive denta.l treatment for children under 5 years
of age. Arrangements were also made for 6 expectant or
nursing mothers to receive dental treatment, the Borough
Council making a contribution of £18. 1. 6. towards the cost.
HOME NET .PS. One case was attended by a Home Help - the nett
co st to the Council being £4. 10). 0.
SUPPLY OF MILK TO MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN. The total
quantity of milk supplied was as follows:- Cows'milk (free
of cost) 2559 gallons5 at reduced cost - 1342 gallons.
Dried mi 11c (free of cost) 552 lbs; at reduced cost - 253
lbs. The approximate cost to the Borough Council was £435.
CONVALESCENCE. One nursing mother and infant were sent away
to a home free of charge. The nett cost to the Borough
Council was £3. 2. 6.
P.T.O.
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