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CONVALESCENT TREATMENT.
During the year 10 mothers were sent to the
London Mothers' Convalescent Home, Sunningdale,
Berkshire, and 8 mothers to the "George Whitlaw"
Convalescent Cottage, Amerden, near Taplow. Eighteen
mothers were sent away for two weeks. In 7 of the
cases the husband contributed to the cost of the
convalescence.
With regard to children, the arrangement made
with the Hertfordshire County Council in 1922 was
continued, and 60 children were sent to that Council's
Home at St. Leonard's-on-Sea, Sussex, 1 for one week,
1 for two weeks, 48 for the normal period of four
weeks, 5 for five weeks, 4 for six weeks, and 1 for eight
weeks. One child was also sent to the John Madocks'
Babies' Home at Basing for two weeks. In 14 cases
the parents contributed to the cost of the convalescence.
Evidence continues to come in concerning the beneficial
results of the convalescent treatment provided by
the Council for mothers after confinement and for young
children.
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 fox Delicate Children are
referred to the Queen's Hospital or one of the General
Hospitals.
NURSING ASSISTANCE.
A scheme of home nursing has been in
operation for some years by arrangement with a