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are admitted. Should an abnormality develop after the date of
" booking," the patient is referred to hospital.
To meet the case of a sudden emergency arising in a woman already
admitted to the Maternity Home, the following facilities are provided:—
(a) J. H. Peel, Esq., M.D., F.R.C.S., in his capacity of Consulting
Obstetrician, will visit the Home in consultation with the Medical
Officer, Dr. Hill.
(b) Should hospital treatment be then advised, the Borough Council
has an arrangement with King's College Hospital for the treatment of
the patient in that institution.
During 1937, it was found necessary to call the Consultant to the
Home on 4 occasions for 5 consultations.
Cases not admitted to the Maternity Home. During 1937, a
number of applications for admission were refused, owing to the
available accommodation being fully booked.
5 applicants withdrew their applications after assessment.
5. Provision of Maternity Outfits.
The Borough Council now provides sterile maternity outfits for any
women confined at home, the issue being free or at half cost price in
necessitous cases. During the year under report the following issues
were made: —
Free 65
Sold at half price 17
Sold at full price 13
6. Provision of Home Nursing.
Arrangements have been made for the provision of a District Nurse
in certain types of illness. Full details of these appear under
"• Nursing in the Home."
7. Provision of Home Helps.
The scheme for this form of domestic assistance makes provision for
the service of a Home Help during labour and the first three months
from the date of confinement and, in exceptional cases during pregnancy.
In 17 instances, Home Helps were provided during the year under
report.
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