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[1938
At the latter nursery during the year there were a few cases of Enteritis which
caused some anxiety for a short time, but, fortunately, no further cases occurred.
The St. Luke's Day Nursery and "Guest House," 29, 30 and 31, Penn Road,
N.7 (Matron —Miss Heath), on the other hand does not find the same demand for Day
Nursery places, but the demand there appears to be greater for the " Guest House,"
which is understandable since there are no other "Guest House" facilities in the
Borough.

* Excluding Guest House.
† This Nursery is a municipally owned building. (No rent charged for
its use.)
Grants given in respect of work in premises outside the Borough boundary:—
The Claremont Central Mission Day Nursery, White Lion Street, N.l.—£50.
ARTIFICIAL SUNLIGHT CLINIC.
Miriam Price Coleman Clinics Centre.
This Clinic commenced to function in 1938, and during the first half of the year
Artificial Sunlight treatment was given under the direction of Dr. W. Beaumont,
Hon. Physician and Medical Director of the Institute of Ray Therapy, 152, Camden
Road, N.
To Dr. Beaumont, upon whom the responsibility fell for initiating the routine
of the procedure for treatment to be followed in this new clinic activity undertaken
by the Council, every credit is due for his enthusiasm and helpful advice.
The Clinic was closed during the summer period, and re-commenced at the
beginning of October under the charge of Dr. Hirst.
Dr. Beaumont, in reporting upon the results of treatment given under his
direction, stated " that the children put on weight, were more energetic and active,
and all reported an improvement in appetite. . . . Without exception sleeping
after the mid-day meal and at night was considerably improved."
It was decided during the year that it would be justifiable to make a small charge
for treatment where the family income for children not attending the Day Nursery
and for mothers recommended for treatment was above a certain limit. The following
scale and charges were adopted
Family with no children and income under £3
,, ,, 1 child ,, ,, ,,
,, „ 2 children ,, ,, ,,
and pro rata
£3 5s. Od. Free.
£3 10s. Od
When the income exceeds the above limits, a charge of 2d. per person is made
for each treatment given.