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No case considered to be non-malignant in previous years has
returned with any evidence of malignancy developing.
Of 29 new patients, 6 were referred to the Council's Consultant
for diagnosis, of whom 4 were found to have malignant diseases.
Unfortunately difficulty is still experienced in inducing people to
attend the clinic who may have possible cause to worry over their
condition.
Hospitals.—Children who are in need of hospital treatment
are referred by the Doctors at the Welfare Centres to St. John's
Hospital, Lewisham, the Council paying the Hospital Authorities £50
per annum for such services. During the year approximately 300
cases were referred.
Maternity Home.—The extension of the Home alluded to last
year, was opened for the reception of patients on the 1st January, 1934.
This extension provides on the ground floor 2 Isolation Wards for
patients, and on the upper floor improved sleeping accommodation
for the domestic staff. The extension has made the administration
of the Home much easier and is much appreciated by all concerned.
Fuller particulars relating to the Home and the Maternity
services generally, are set out in Section G of the Report.