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CONVALESCENT TREATMENT.
During the year 14 mothers were sent to the
London Mothers' Convalescent Home, Sunningdale,
Berkshire, and 18 mothers to the "George Whitlaw"
Convalescent Cottage, Amerden, near Taplow. Thirty
two mothers were thus sent away for two weeks.
With regard to children, the arrangement made
with the Hertfordshire County Council in 1922 was
continued, and 52 children were sent to that Council's
Home at St. Leonard's-on-Sea, Sussex, 1 for two weeks,
1 for three weeks, 44 for the normal period of four
weeks, 1 for six weeks, 2 for seven weeks, 2 for eight
weeks, and 1 for eleven weeks.
Contributions towards the cost of convalescence
were made in 38 cases out of the 84 sent away.
Dr. Horton reports:—
52 children were sent to the sea for convalescence this
year. This number is by no means the total number of children
seen in the clinics who require this valuable treatment but it is
difficult to make greater use of the available facilities. Two
conditions must be fulfilled before any medical officer can
begin the necessary arrangements. The child must have been
vaccinated and the mother must be willing to let the child
go. In many cases one or other is lacking and so the child
misses the chance of a month at the sea. Many children who
need it urgently are unable to be given it. The gain in weight
and health of the child who comes back and the delighted
faces of their mothers may be the best advertisement for the
value of this treatment in the next year.
Records:—
Children recommended 59
„ sent to convalescent home 52
Lapsed 7
At school 2
Removed 2
Parents refused 3