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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Paddington 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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During the year the following quantities of milk were issued to necessitous mothers:-
The approximate cost of milk given in this way was £323 8s. lOd.
| Free. | Half-Price. | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of family. | Total Income less Rent. | Total Income less Rent. |
Particulars of Milk Grants.
| Number of New Applications. | 1926. | Refused or referred to Guardians. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granted. | |||
| — | |||
Number of Orders for Milk 904
At Total Cost 860
At Half Cost 44
Number of Quarts at Total Cost 9.906½
Half Cost 552½
Total Number of Quarts 10,459
£. s. d.
Cost of Milk at Total Cost 273 12 8
Half Cost 7 10 4
£281 3 0
Number of Orders for Dried Milk 149
At Total Cost 147
At Half Cost 2
Total Cost of Dried Milk £42 5 10
Number of Orders for Dinners 19
Number of Dinners supplied at Total Cost 422
Total Cost of Dinners £26 7 6
Convalescent Homes.
There were no "Convalescent Home" applications, but a grant was made towards the cost of
maintenance of a child in a special hospital.
The Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act, 1925.
This Act came into force on January 4th, 1926. In the County of London the local authority
for the purpose of the Act is the London County Council, who may make arrangements for a Metropolitan
Borough Council to execute and perform all their powers and duties under the Act. The
London County Council have duly delegated their powers and duties to the Paddington Borough
Council, who have decided that all these matters shall stand referred to the Maternity and Child Wei-