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to undertake investigations into certain maternal deaths where
it might be deemed desirable by the Medical Officer of Health.
(g) In April, 1934, in compliance with a request from the Sub.
Committee, the Medical Superintendent of New End
Hospital very kindly agreed to forward me reports on all
confinements taking place in the Hospital, for the information
of the Medical Officer at the Borough Ante.natal Clinics.
(h) Following the advice of the Sub.Committee, the Kilburn and
West Hampstead District Nursing Association, in December,
1934, purchased a Carbon di.oxide apparatus for the use of
its Midwives in cases of emergency, and the provision of a
similar apparatus is under discussion by the Committee of the
Hampstead District Nursing Association.
(i) Consequent upon a recommendation of the Sub.Committee a
scheme was inaugurated by the Council in December, 1934,
whereby private midwives arc to be compensated for the loss
of patients who are referred by the Borough Ante.natal
Clinics to Hospitals for confinement.
It will be seen, therefore, that the anticipated usefulness of this
Medical Sub.Committee has been more than justified during the ten
years it has been in existence. The Sub.Committee continues to
function as hitherto, but at the present time it is attended not only by
the Medical Members and the Medical Officer of Health, but by the
Medical Officer of the Council's Ante.Natal Clinics, the Medical
Officers of the Infant Welfare Centres, and the Health Visitors.
Convalescent Homes and Other Institutions.
Convalescent Homes.
During 1934, 17 mothers and babies were sent to Convalescent
Homes; the Borough Council being responsible for the payment and
the applicants being assessed by the Assistance Sub.Committee to contribute
according to their means.
Beauchamp Lodge.
The Borough Council had an arrangement during the year with
Beauchamp Lodge Emergency Home for Children, 2, Warwick Crescent,
Paddington, for the boarding.out of children under five years of