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Report of the Medical Officer of Health for 1934.
Wandsworth and Tooting Children's Clinic.
This Clinic, which was opened on the 22nd June, 1931, was
established for providing artificial sunlight, massage and electrical
treatment for children of all ages. 285 children have been treated
during the year and they have made 13,001 attendances. 67
of these children were under the age of five years and most of these
cases received artificial sunlight treatment.
The Council pays a grant towards the expenses of this Clinic.
Supply of Milk.
During the year 1,023 families were supplied with milk
under the Milk (Mothers and Children) Order, 1918; 198 in
Clapham; 90 in Putney; 185 in Balham; 122 in Streatham;
128 in Tooting; 83 in Southfield; 123 in Fairfield; and 94
in Springfield. The total cost to the Council was £1,230 16s. 4d.
As a number of applicants for milk under the Council's Scheme
are receiving Public Assistance through the London County Council
Public Assistance Committee, an arrangement has now been entered
into for the expenditure incurred by this Council in respect of
these cases to be refunded by the London County Council.
During the year £65 12s. lOd. was refunded under this arrangement.
Women and children in receipt of milk under the Council's
scheme are expected to attend the Welfare Centres during the time
that the milk is being granted, though this rule is not enforced
in cases where there is some very good reason for the mother's
non-attendance, such as a case of infectious disease in the home.
There is little doubt that many mothers and children have
benefited from the supply of free milk since the scheme was instituted.
In many cases the milk granted has enabled nursing
mothers to prolong the period of lactation, and the records kept
at the Welfare Centres show good results in the health and general
well-being of many of the infants.
Dental Treatment.
Dental treatment is provided for expectant and nursing
mothers and children under five years of age who attend at the