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Babies' Hospital.
The Hospital was opened in March, 1916, at
706, Fulham Road, and the present freehold premises
at 23, Broomhouse Road were acquired in 1921;
they were reconstructed for the purposes of a
Babies' Hospital during that year. The building
is eminently suitable for the purpose and the
sunlight balcony and the beautiful garden are
interesting and useful features.
During the fine weather patients who are not
acutely ill are greatly benefitted by exposure to
the open air and sunlight.
The Babies' Hospital is a voluntary institution
under the management of an executive committee,
several of the members of which have been associated
with the Hospital since it was opened.
The physician in charge of the medical side of
the work is one of the Assistant Medical Officers
of Health of the Borough of Fulham. Dr. Park
resigned during the year upon obtaining an appointment
in Essex, and Dr. Barrett took over
the duties in August. The Committee are grateful
to Dr. Wakeford for his voluntary assistance
during the year in consultation with the medical
officer in charge.
Miss Driver and her staff have, as in former
years, carried out their arduous duties in a most
skilful and conscientious manner.
The Hospital forms an important link with the
Maternity and Child Welfare Department of the
Borough of Fulham. There is accommodation for
21 children in two wards, a large ward for
children under two and a smaller ward for toddlers
under five years of age.