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Recuperative Holidays
Recuperative holidays are provided for expectant and nursing mothers and
children under five, psychiatric patients and other adults recovering from illness
where a short holiday involving rest, fresh air and good food only is needed, and
regular medical supervision and organised nursing are not required. Patients are
placed in private homes and hotels etc. approved by the Health Department. A
total of 185 holidays were provided as follows
Expectant and nursing mothers
and children under five 69
Psychiatric patients 16
Persons of pensionable age 66
Other adults 34