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The Milk (Mothers and Children) Order, February, 1918, the principle of
which had previously been carried out in this Borough by voluntary
assistance, was at once adopted and was also continued during
the year 1919. During the year 176 necessitous expectant or nursing mothers,
and young children under five years of age, received assistance in the supply
of Milk, either free or at less than cost price; nine were assisted with dinners,
principally at our National Kitchen, and a number of others also received
assistance by a supply of eggs weekly. Milk and eggs were generally
supplied by orders on their ordinary dairymen.
Flannel for the making of baby garments, bandages and simple drugs were
also supplied at cost price, except in the case of bandages for which consent was
given for a reduced price in a few necessitous cases. The inauguration of the
new Centre, new Clinics, changes of Medical and other Officers and additional
staff, and the above Welfare undertakings, with the multitudinous records,
orders, and examination of bills required, have involved an enormous amount
of clerical and other work. This has unfortunately reduced to some extent
the amount of home visiting and increased clerical assistance is therefore
now under consideration.
Sanitary Administration and other Services.
Many changes had to be introduced on account of the war. I am glad
to report that the following returned to duty during the year in the order
named:—
Mr. F. Fitch, Mr. A. Long, and Inspector G. F. Clark.
Mrs. Lucy Harry, M.D., was appointed as successor to Mrs. Dorothea
Colman, M.D., as Medical Officer of our Principal Maternity and Child
Welfare Centre at the beginning of 1919, and on account of the lamented
death of Dr. S. Andrews in February, 1919, succeeded him at our Short's
Gardens Branch.
Dr. Harry resigned at the end of the year and Miss B. M. Kidd, M.B.,
was appointed temporary Medical Officer.
I much regretted the resignation, on account of promotion to the Ministry
of Health, of Miss Enid Orange (now Mrs. Eve), who had carried out very
much excellent work since her appointment in July, 1907, first as woman
Sanitary Inspector and afterwards also as Chief Health Visitor. Miss E. J.
Charlesworth, who was appointed Health Visitor (and also Sanitary Inspector
during emergencies) in July, 1917, succeeded Miss Orange, and Miss E. L.
Shinnie was appointed Health Visitor, beginning her duties here last
September.
Tuberculosis Dispensary. Since February, 1915, the Council has made
arrangements with the University College Hospital, conjointly with South
St. Pancras, for dealing with cases of tuberculosis, including contacts, both