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Through the courtesy of the local Milk Officer I am also enabled
to give particulars relating to milk distributed under the National
Scheme.
Full Cream 47.841¼ lbs.
Half Cream 1,903¾ lbs.
Supply of Vitamins to Expectant Mothers and Children.—
As in previous years, vitamin products are available at the Welfare
Centres. The following quantities were distributed under the arrangements
with the Ministry of Food.
Cod Liver Oil 21,948 bottles
Orange Juice 88,877 bottles
A. & D. Tablets 5,103 packets
Institutional Provision for Mothers and Children.—
Cases requiring convalescent home treatment, who are recommended
by the Medical Officer of the various Centres, are considered by the
Maternity and Child Welfare Committee.
During the year 12 children were sent to Homes arranged through
the I.C.A.A. for periods varying from one to three months.
There is still a long waiting list of cases awaiting admission
to Convalescent Homes, but, as stated in the Report last year,
until more Homes are available long delays in fixing up the necessary
accommodation are unavoidable.
There were no mothers in need of convalescence.
Home Nursing.—Children attending the various Centres who
are found to be in such a condition as to require special nursing at
home are referred to the various Nursing Associations operating in
the Borough. The Council pay 1/- a visit to the Queen's Nursing
Association, and 2/2d. per visit to the Ranyard Mission in regard
to the services of the Ranyard Nurses.
The total number of cases referred from the Centres was 93.
Home Helps Service.—This service now comprises the original
Home Help Scheme for confinement cases and Domestic Helps for
providing assistance in cases of illness and also for the aged and
infirm.
One whole-time Home Help is employed, and a panel of 14
women are available when required.
The Maternity and Child Welfare Clerk acts as Organiser and
is generally responsible for dealing with and interviewing applicants,
collecting the fees, and arranging for the service of the Home Helps.
All cases desiring financial assistance are considered by a SubCommittee
of the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee and
assessed according to the scale formulated by the Metropolitan
Borough's Standing Joint Committee.