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work, in St. Mary's House, Macaulay Road, Wandsworth, which
is an Institution affiliated to the Council's Maternity and Child
Welfare Scheme. They also contributed to the cost of Battersea
unmarried mothers who are sent into other approved homes by the
Association.
The Council have since April, 1933, made a contribution of
£150 per annum, in lieu of per capita payments formerly made.
The number of Battersea mothers received in the Association's
homes with their babies during 1934 was five.
Home Helps.
Facilities are provided by the Council in suitable cases for
assistance in the home during the mother's lying-in period, and a
list of women recognised for the service is kept by the Health
Visiting staff, from which applicants are permitted to choose a
suitable woman, who is paid at the usual rates.
This service has not been used to the extent anticipated, and
during the past three years no application for the services of a
home help has been received.
Massage Treatment.
For many years the Council have provided facilities in suitable
cases for massage treatment for children attending their various
centres. A competent masseuse gives treatment four times
weekly either at the Southlands centre or at her home. A
charge of one shilling per treatment is made, but this is borne
in whole or in part by the Council in necessitous cases.
During 1934, 198 massage sessions were held, at which the
attendances numbered 2,499, an average per session of 12.6. The
cost to the Council in 1934 was £67 7s. 9d.
This service includes the provision of massage treatment where
necessary for those patients who attend the Council's artificial light
treatment centre (vide page 40).
Milk for Necessitous Persons.
Under the provisions of the Maternity and Child Welfare
Act, 1918, milk both fresh and dried is provided by the Council
for necessitous expectant and nursing mothers and children under
5 years of age. In November the Council decided to revert to their
former practice of supplying Grade A (Tuberculin tested) in lieu
of pasteurised milk which had been ordered since 3rd July, 1932.
The following table gives particulars relating to the number of
persons supplied, quantities distributed and cost after deducting
payments made by those able in part to contribute:—