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During the past year Dr. Leonard Colebrook, the
Honorary Director of the Research Laboratories of Queen
Charlotte's Hospital, Hammersmith, has obtained considerable
success in the treatment of Puerperal Sepsis by the
use of a new drug known as Protonsil.
This drug has been the means of greatly reducing the
mortality from a formerly very fatal infection.
INSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT FOR
UNMARRIED MOTHERS.
St. Margaret's Hostel, 466, Uxbridge Road, W.12.—
Accommodation for 10 mothers and their infants. This
hostel is conducted by a voluntary society towards which
the Ministry of Health contributes.
Hammersmith and Chiswick Refuge for Friendless
Girls, 36, Glenthorne Road, W.6.—Accommodation for 8
mothers and their infants. Supported by voluntary subscriptions.
Jewish Hostel for Girls, Charcroft House, Roseford
Gardens, W.12.—Accommodation, 19 beds and 13 cots.
This hostel is conducted by a voluntary society towards
which the London County Council contributes.
DOMICILIARY MIDWIFERY SERVICE.
1. Municipal Midurife.
On 1st April, 1936, the Municipal Midwife appointed
by the Borough Council under arrangement with the
Hammersmith District Nursing Association commenced
duties.
During the year this service has been available, and
mothers desiring the services of the Municipal Midwife have
increased in number.