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period of four weeks, 7 for six weeks, 1 for seven weeks,
6 for eight weeks and 2 for nine weeks. 5 children were
also sent to the John Madocks. Babies. Home at Basing
for periods varying from 6 to 13 weeks. In 26 eases
the parents contributed to the cost of the convalescence.
The provision of convalescent treatment is among
the most valuable branches of our work. The physical
and mental benefits of a holiday in the country or
seaside under sympathetic medical and nursing care
only require stating to be realised, especially to those
acquainted with the housing conditions in Bethnal Green.
Astonishing records of progress have been noted among
weakly children, for the first time provided with adequate
food and sleep and ample room for healthy open.air
exercise. We are fortunate indeed in the homes to
which we send our mothers and children and spontaneous
letters of appreciation are frequently received from
mothers concerning the treatment they or their children
have received.
HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR
MALNUTRITION.
We have no formal arrangement for prolonged
observation and in.patient treatment for children
suffering from dietetic mismanagement and malnutrition.
Such cases as cannot be dealt with through the
Council.s Special Clinic for Delicate Children are
referred to the Queen.s Hospital or one of the othler
General Hospitals.
NURSING ASSISTANCE.
A scheme of home nursing has been in
operation for some years by arrangement with a
voluntary organisation, the Shoreditch and Bethnal
Green Nursing Association.
During the year 273 children under the age of 5
were nursed, a total of 2,896 visits being made.
Thirty.eight mothers received 297 visits for nursing
in connection with conditions incidental to child.
bearing.