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have already been known to the Association. Of this
number 156 have been sent away to convalescent or
nursing homes for an average of 8 weeks each, and 29
surgical instruments have been provided.
"Children have been referred to the Branch largely
by private doctors and Hospitals and Dispensaries,
and in many cases friendly visiting and advice is all
that has been needed. Much work is undertaken for
the L.C.C. and all is carried out in close co-operation
with other voluntary and municipal bodies in the
Borough. In this respect the committee wishes to
express their appreciation of the help given by the
Borough Council itself.
"The measles epidemic this year has meant that a
good number of children have been referred to us for
convalescence when free from infection, some having
severe complications as a result of their illness. These
cases were 30 in number and were referred largely
through the Public Health Department.
"Of the other children referred, a considerable
number were suffering from rheumatism and heart
affections, i.e., 57 cases. 65 had anaemia and debility
only, and 50 were suffering from bronchitis, pneumonia
and other chest affections."
ORPHANS.
There is a branch of the National Children's Home
and Orphanage situated in Bonner Road.
MATERNITY.
Public.
The Borough Council has two Maternity Clinics,
one at Cornwall Road, and one at St. Matthew's
Institute, Hereford Street, at which a variety of work
for maternal welfare is carried on. The Council also
employs a midwife, who resides in the borough. (For
further particulars see the section of this report dealing
with Maternity and Child Welfare).