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can be done where there is such a large number to deal with. The extra
session at Wellington Road started on November 10th has already relieved
things where the average attendance for the year was 94 per session, but
at Old Ford, with an average of 83.9 and inconvenient premises, it is
only possible to carry on to the best of our ability and hope for better
accommodation as soon as possible.
Health Talks, Sewing Class.—Still a valuable part of the Maternity
and Child Welfare Scheme. Useful garments were made and talks given
on various subjects, amongst which were "Home Budgets" and
"Suitable Diets for Children and for the Family," practical demonstrations
being given and the prices and food values of articles purchased locally
discussed. These talks are excellent for the mothers who attend, but
it must be remembered that this information is just as valuable for
the mothers who, for various reasons, cannot get away, again
demostrating the importance of Home Visiting.
A booklet issued by the Public Health Department contains among
other things suitable diets for children up to the age of five years, and a
special pamphlet on Diets is issued.
The co-operation of the Royal College of St. Katharine is a great
asset to work, for by this means the various activities on behalf
of the mother and child are drawn together and uniformity of
advice and treatment is made possible.
Thanks are due to the various Associations which have kindly given
grants towards the cost of dentures, and to the many friends who have
sent clothing for the Jumble Sales and new woollies for the children, and
donations for the fund for Christmas Tea and parcels.