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In addition to the above, 18 infants were found to be suffering from
slight inflammation of the eyes, and appropriate treatment secured for
them. 114 visits were paid by the Health Visitors, and 719 by the District
Nurses, who were called in to assist.
Dental Clinic.—The dentist, Mr. W. H. Turner, L.D.S., reports:—
"It gives me great pleasure to report that the work of the Dental Clinic
has increased considerably during the past year. Applicants for treatment
are coming with greater confidence, making it clear that the clinic
is established in 'good report' in the City.
"Maternity and children numbered 121 patients (59 in 1921). Their
treatment required 584 attendances for 942 teeth extractions, 73 filling
of teeth and 232 other dental operations. General ansesthetics were
administered on 200 occasions by Dr. Graham Scott. Local ansesthetics
were used 17 times. Pyorrhoea cases still form a large proportion of the
work. Several cases of unusual type received treatment and in two of
these cases where X-ray photographs were necessary, I was able to arrange
for these to be taken at Guy's Hospital Dental Department with no
charge to the patients. In one other case (an early diagnosis of deep
seated trouble in the lower jaw), I arranged for the patient to be admitted
to hospital, where the necessary operation was performed for the removal
of the growth. I am glad to state that the majority of the patients
appreciate the fact that the Council place it in their power to receive
qualified dental services. Many of the mothers appear to be especially
anxious that no unqualified practitioner shall give treatment or dental
advice for their children"
Patients contributed £10 16s. in small sums according to their means.
Dentures were supplied in 5 cases, the cost being met partly by the
patients, and partly by assistance from the Council, the Philanthropic
Society and other voluntary agencies.
Convalescent Homes.—In the Soho area, facilities for convalescent
treatment are provided by the St. Henry Fund, of which the Medical
Officer of Health is ex-officio a trustee; 8 nursing mothers with their
children were sent to Convalescent Homes in 1922. Others were sent
away through various charitable agencies.
IIo)nes.—A grant of £100 was made to the St. John the Baptist Home,
formerly in Westminster, now at Tulse Hill, and Five Guineas to the
Home of Compassion.
Supply of Milk.—Grants of milk free or at reduced prices were made to
101 expectant and nursing mothers and to children, 47 less than in 1921.
Except in a few instances ordinary milk was granted, in the others, dried
milk. The amount expended was £142 0s. 61/2d.
In addition to the above, dried milk is kept at all the Centres, and is
supplied to suitable cases at cost price. The amount sold at the Council's
Centres at cost and at reduced price was 4,219 lbs.