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Cod Liver Oil.—The arrangement whereby mothers can
obtain small quantities of cod liver oil for their children
was continued throughout the year. This is provided free
to those mothers who are receiving free milk under the
Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme. Those above the
scale are supplied with small quantities at cost price.
The Medical Officers of the Clinics report that many
children have greatly benefited since this provision was
made.
Dinners.—Dinners have been supplied to expectant and
nursing mothers and in exceptional cases to children since
May last through the Invalid Kitchens of London and the
Second Feathers Club from premises situate in Melina Road
and Norland Gardens respectively.
These centres are provided by voluntary organisations
where excellent well-balanced meals are served. Many
voluntary workers assist at these centres and the value of
their work is reflected in the great improvement in the
health of those mothers and children who receive dinners
under this scheme.
During the year 147 cases were referred to these centres
by the Borough Council to whom 4,886 dinners were served
at an approximate cost of £144 10s.
Ante-Natal Clinics.
Owing to the increase in the number of ante-natal
attendances it was found necessary to hold two additional
sessions at the Glenthorne Road Centre.
Seven ante-natal clinics are held at three Centres in the
Borough, two in North Hammersmith and one in South
Hammersmith. They are held at the following Centres:—
48, Glenthorne Road, W.6.
Mondays, 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 2 p.m.
Old Oak Centre, The Curve, Westway, W.12.
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m.
Latymer Road Mission, Blechynden Street, W.ll.
Thursday, 10 a.m.