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Interviews with mothers by the Superintendent other than at clinics or classes
numbered 5,398.
Holidays were also provided for 15 mothers and 22 children.
Argyle Square Centre.
This continues to make good progress, the number of new cases, both as regards
children and expectant mothers, being higher than in the preceding year. In addition to the
consultations, classes for mothers have been held.
Berkeley Road Centre.
This was opened in February, 1923, as a branch of the Camden Road Centre. The
attendances have not been sufficient to justify its continuance, and the Council decided to close
it as from September 3rd, 1924. The mothers and children living in this area now attend the
Camden Road Centre.
Camden Road Centre.
Some re-arrangement of the infant consultations was made during the year, and the
ante-natal consultations since August have been held on alternate weeks instead of weekly.
Miss Allfrey has been in charge since November 3rd in place of Miss Bristow, who was
transferred to South Highgate. Consultations for children from two to five years of age
have been held, and classes for mothers every other Wednesday.
Caversham Road Centre.
In addition to the work performed by staff paid by the Borough Council, a considerable
number of visits were made by trained workers paid out of voluntary funds. A number of
additional consultations have also been held, the cost of which was similarly defrayed.
Interviews with mothers by the Superintendent averaged about 100 weekly.
Chalton Street Centre.
Various classes were held, at which 537 attendances were made.
1,133 dinners were provided for nursing and expectant mothers.
Massage Clinic.—91 consultations were held, at which 512 attendances were recorded.
58 children were referred to the Borough Clinic for dental treatment.
Holidays, either at the sea or in the country, were provided for 33 mothers and 52
children.
National Mothercraft Competition, 1924.—Out of 94 competing Centres in this
competition, the Chalton Street Centre obtained the most marks for all classes, getting honours
in each class, and 72 out of 72 possible marks for the whole. This Centre also received
special distinction for the mothers' records, and were asked to supply a set for exhibition.
Grafton Road Centre.
A voluntary consultation for older children has been held since February. A trained
voluntary worker gives half-time service at this Centre.
Owing to continued ill-health, the Superintendent, Miss May, tendered her resignation
in June. This was accepted by the Council with regret. Mrs. Chapman was appointed to
fill the vacancy and commenced duty on 18th August.
Mary Ward Settlement School for Mothers.
The additional activities at this Centre include massage clinics, at which 125
attendances were made, work classes, savings bank, etc. Country holidays, of two weeks'
duration, were provided free for 12 mothers with 1 or 2 children.