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The free assistance given is one pint of milk daily to expectant
or nursing mothers, and children up to three years of age. Between
three and five years of age assistance can be given on production of a
special medical certificate.
When special application is made, either 2 lb. quaker oats and
½ lb. cocoa weekly, or 1 tin of Ovaltine a fortnight is given to expectant
or nursing mothers.
When specially ordered Dried Milk is given for infants, in lieu
of cow's milk.
In "assisted "cases no food is given, but milk is granted at half
price.
There is no doubt that many of the families who apply for help
are forced to do so on account of the unduly large percentage of their
income which is spent in rent, due to the high rentals charged for
rooms in the working class districts of the Borough. If these
workers could find accommodation at reasonable cost, many cases
would cease to receive assistance under this heading.
Brondesbury and Kilburn Day Nursery.
This creche, which is doing excellent work, is accommodated at
36, Hemstal Road, Kilburn, in a large spacious house and is controlled
by a Voluntary Committee. There are 36 places in the Nursery, 26
of which are for children aged from 2-5 years, and 10 for babies
under 2 years. The total number of attendances during 1932 was
5,589.
Hampstead and North St. Pancras Day Nursery.
This creche occupies commodious premises at 27 and 29, Pond
Street. A few years ago the premises were re-built, and by an
arrangement with the Voluntary Committee which manages the
creche, the Borough Council rents a portion of the premises for the
purpose of an ante-natal clinic and dental clinic for mothers and
children. There are 50 places in the Nursery for children under 5
years of age. The total number of attendances during 1932 was 9,207.
Invalid Children's Aid Association.
The Hampstead Branch of this Association meets at 51, Howitt
Road, and valuable help is given to boys up to 14 years of age and
girls up to 16, by the way of convalescence in the country or at the