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Convalescent Homes.
Four mothers and their babies were sent away, three being also accompanied
by a second child. In one case the applicant was required to contribute towards
the cost. These mothers with babies were admitted to convalescent homes
belonping to the Church Army.
Seventeen applications were granted for convalescent home accommodation
for children under five years of age, but in three cases the parents failed to take
advantage of the facilities provided. Five children were sent away free:
the parents of the other children were required to pay part of the cost. All these
children were admitted to the Hopedene Convalescent Home at Barnet through the
kind co-operation of Sister Hope of the West London Mission, Kingsway.
Saffron Hill Maternity and Child Welfare Centre.
Consultations in connection with this Voluntary Centre are held at the St.
Winifred Club, St. Peter's School, Onslow Street, Saffron Hill.
During the year ended 31st December, 1932, 153 infants and children under
five attended the consultations, 44 of the total number coming from the Holborn
Borough. The 153 children made 2,479 attendances.
Extra food and nourishment was provided, also convalescent treatment at
country and seaside Homes (78 mothers and children); classes and lectures on
health, care of the home, food, economy and kindred subjects were held. The
Chairman and Honorary Secretary is Miss Mary Canney, 75, Lamb's Conduit
Street.