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SUNLIGHT CLINIC, GUY'S HOSPITAL.
The arrangement with Guy's Hospital whereby Ultra Violet Rays
are applied to ailing and delicate children is still carried on, and during
the year 44 cases were sent for treatment.
MUNICIPAL SUNLIGHT CLINIC, VILLA STREET.
Two sessions were held each week throughout the year, with the
exception of the months of June, July and August, when the Clinic was
closed.
During this period, 132 patients were treated in a total of 1,723
attendances.
The usual results were a regular gain in weight, and a great improvement
of appetite and sleeping.
Cases of Bronchitis, Asthma, debility after Pneumonia and Whooping
Cough, Rickets and delayed walking were all greatly improved, and the
general health also benefited.
SUNLIGHT CLINIC, HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT,
WALWORTH ROAD.
This Clinic was commenced on 1st December. 21 children made
59 attendances.
CONVALESCENT TREATMENT.
The arrangement between the Borough Council and the Invalid
Children's Aid Association is still being carried on, and 68 children
under 5 years of age were sent away at a cost of £170 8s. 4d. in order to
restore them to better health.
DINNERS FOR NECESSITOUS MOTHERS.
Dinner coupons were given to necessitous expectant and nursing
mothers, who were referred to the Southwark Invalid Kitchen, at a cost
to the Council of £32 8s. 8d. for the year.
ORTHOPAEDIC TREATMENT.
This is undertaken by the London County Council and the General
Hospitals in the Borough.
Children attending the Welfare Centres needing attention are
referred by the Medical Officer in charge to the various hospitals for
treatment.
MUNICIPAL CENTRE—VILLA STREET.
SEWING CLASSES.
Classes at the above Centre were commenced on the 24th February,
and to the end of the year 341 attendances were made.