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A total of 343 adults and children were placed in recuperative holiday homes during the
year, including 196 schoolchi ldren for whom the Inner London Education Authori ty made arrangements.
One Inner London Borough is responsible for the inspection of holiday homes on behalf of
other boroughs included in the scheme which share the costs involved. During the year reports
were received of 38 homes inspected 31 of which were recommended for continued use.
(Statistics on page 97).
CARE OF THE UNMARRIED MOTHER AND HER CHILD
Voluntary organisations provide accommodation in mother and baby homes for those in need.
Such organisations are supported by grants from the Council via the Health and Wei fare Committees.
Expectant and nursing mothers admitted to such homes during the year numbered 9. Financial
assistance is also given to Moral Welfare Associations providing service for residents of the
borough.
RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN CARE
The Health Department's visiting medical officers regularly attend at the Children's
Department's residential establishments to examine the children, treat any casesofi11ness
occurring and advise on medical aspects of child welfare, hygiene and the prevention of infection.
The department is also responsible for the provision of relief nursing staff as required at these
establ ishments.
SURVEYS
The department has taken part in a number of surveys during the year in association with
various research studies being carried out by the following bodies/authorities:-
Department of Social Medicine,
Oxford University: Survey of Childhood cancers
Department of Education and Science Survey of Physically Handicapped
children in ordinary schools.
Greater London Council,
Research and Intelligence Unit Spina Bifida
National Child Development Study Childhood development
Medical Research Council: Measles
DENTAL CARE FOR THE PRIORITY CLASSES
Section 22 of the National Health Service Act 1946 puts local authorities under anobl igation
to provide dental care for children not yet at school and for nursing and expectant mothers.The
same dental officers and dental auxiliaries who treat school children in the school health
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