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the tact and sympathy which is so necessary to ensure that their
visits and advice are welcomed.
The Voluntary Infant Welfare Centres in the Borough,
which number seven, are doing splendid work, and our grateful
thanks are accorded to the Lady Superintendents and their staff
of voluntary workers.
The Council's Infant Clinics, presided over by Dr. J. W.
Miller, continue their useful work, and during the year the
attendances numbered 7,619. An analysis of the cases treated
is set out in Dr. Miller's report.
Maternity Home.—Notwithstanding the fact that the
accommodation at the Home was increased from 12 beds to 17
in 1924, it still remains insufficient. Unsatisfactory housing and
the difficulty of obtaining nursing assistance are the chief reasons
for the continued increase in the number of applications for
admission.
During the year 317 confinements took place in the Home,
and since the opening of the Home in 1918; 1,757 patients have
been admitted.
In conclusion, I wish to express my appreciation of the
kind consideration and support your Council and Committees
have shown me, and to thank my colleagues and the staff of my
department for their loyal support and assistance.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Medical Officer of Health.
July, 1926.