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Council, is not progressing so rapidly as could be desired. The foundations of the first block
of buildings have been commenced, but no accommodation will be available for some considerable
time.
Improvements made during the year in the Public Health services of the Borough
include the following:—
Increased facilities for Artificial Light Treatment.
Arran gements for the Home Nursing of Cases of Pemphigus Neonatorum.
A scheme of co.operation in ante.natal work between University College Hospital and
the Council's Welfare Centres.
The payment of a grant by the Borough Council to University College Hospital in
connection with the admission of certain maternity patients to the Hospital.
Rc.airangcmcnt of the Ante.Natal Consultations at the Council's Welfare Centres.
An agreement with the Royal Free Hospital for the admission of children who may be
referred from the Council's Welfare Centres.
The appointment of two Consulting Obstetric Surgeons, the provision of facilities for
bacteriological diagnosis and skilled nursing in connection with the diagnosis and treatment
of necessitous cases of Puerperal Fever and Puerperal Pyrexia.
Details with reference to the above matters will be found in the body of the report.
In conclusion, I have again to thank the Chairman and Members of the Public Health
Committee for the great consideration so constantly accorded to me, and to the staff of the
department I must express my appreciation of their loyal co.operation and the high
standard they have attained in the performance of their duties.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Medical Officer of Health.