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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Greenwich 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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The following table shows the amounts distributed at the various Welfare Centres during the first half of the year:—
(a) Dried Milk, Virol, &c., Distributed Free
| Half-year ended | Milk pkts. | Virol lbs. | Malt & Oil cartons | Marmite cartons | Approximate Cost | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | s. | d. | ||||||||||
| 4th July, 1948 | 344 | 7 | — | 29 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| (b) Dried Milk, Virol, &c., Sold at Full or Reduced Prices | ||||||||||||
| Half-year ended | Milk pkts. | Virol lbs. | Malt & Oil crtns. | Farex pkts. | Marmite crtns. | Mid. Oat Food pkts. | Total Amount Received | |||||
| £ | s. | d. | ||||||||||
| 4th July, 1948 | 11,911 | 1,588 | 331 | 599 | 1,941 | 418 | 2,092 | 4 | 4½ | |||
Through the courtesy of the local Food Executive Officer I am
also enabled to give particulars relating to milk distributed during
the year under the National Scheme.
Full Cream 51,613¾ 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 24,340 bottles
Orange Juice 85,330 bottles
A. & D. Tablets 6,052 packets
Institutional Provision for Mothers and Children.—
Cases requiring convalescent home treatment were considered by
the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee.
During the first six months of the year 16 children were sent
to Homes arranged through the I.C.A.A. for periods varying from
one to three months.
There was still a long waiting list of cases awaiting admission
to Convalescent Homes, but, as stated in recent Reports, until
more Homes are available long delays in fixing up the necessary
accommodation are unavoidable.
During the same 6 months period 3 mothers were provided
with Convalescent Home treatment.