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In 1915, accommodation was provided at 44 Milton Road for
two afternoon sessions per week, where advice was given by the
Health Workers and by a Doctor. 262 infants were brought during
the year and the total visits numbered 1,141.
During the year a Mothers' Sewing Glass was started for one
afternoon every week.
In Professor Kenwood's report for 1917, reference is made
to the appointment in June 1916 of Miss Reeve as the Health Visitor
|and it is a great satisfaction to report that Miss Reeve who retired
from her duties in May 1936, and whose work is so much appreciated,
is still undertaking voluntary work at Milton Grove welfare Centre,
thus retaining a continuous record of service of 32 years.
In January 1917, a scheme was presented by the Public Health
Committee to the Council for the opening of a day nursery at 10,
Albion Grove, for the children of munition workers. Accommodation
was to be provided for 25 children from 8 a. m. to 7.30 p.m. The
staff proposed was an experienced woman to take charge of the day
nursery, an assistant to the woman in charge and a resident caretaker.
The nursery was opened on 28th February, 1917, the charge
nurse being appointed at a salary of £39 per annum and her keep,
and her assistant at £28 per annum. The charge was fixed at
8d per day per child, and 6d for each subsequent child in the
same family.
In July 1918, it was reported that more suitable premises
had been found at Barton House, 233 Albion Road, and in September
1918, possession was taken of these premises.
In May 1920, consideration was given to the closure of the
day nursery at Barton House owing to the decreasing attendances
and to the possibility of the premises being put to a better use
for providing accomodation for the increasing work of the
maternity and child welfare centre.
After much consideration and debate extending over a year,
the nursery was closed as from 30th June, 1921.