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During the year 125 sessions were held for patients from the
maternity and child welfare clinics, the number of patients on the
roll at the end of the year being 45. The total attendances numbered
2,146, the average number per session being 17.2. A medical
officer attended 18 of the sessions, at which she conducted 262
examinations.
The number of persons who received treatment during the
year (excluding tuberculous children) was 98, including 10 who
commenced treatment in nrevious vears.

Treatment in these cases was by the mercury vapour lamps.
The treatment by massage of children attending the light
treatment centre follows immediately after their treatment by light.
Particulars relating to tuberculous patients treated at the
clinic during the year will be found on page 74.
Massage Treatment.
For many years the Council have provided facilities in suitable
cases for massage treatment for children attending their various
centres, this service being now provided without charge.
A certificated masseuse conducts the whole of the massage
treatment carried out by the Council, three sessions weekly being
held at the Southlands Centre. Treatment is carried out in a room
adjoining the artificial sunlight centre, and massage treatment
is therefore immediately available for those patients who attend
the Council's light centre (see above).
During 1937, 150 massage sessions were held, at which the
attendances numbered 1,398, an average per session of 9-3.
Day Nursery.
The only Day Nursery in the Borough is the St. Margaret's
Day Nursery at 10 and 12 Cambridge Road, which since 1927 has
been incorporated with the National Society of Day Nurseries.
It continues, however, to be administered by a local committee
upon which the Borough Council is represented. There is accommodation
for 27 children, and for 24 in a guest house which is attached
for the reception of residents.