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The number of births notified from institutions was
701, bv midwives 543, and by parents and doctors, etc.
76.
(iv) Assisted Milk Supply.
During the year, the number of expectant mothers
and children supplied with milk free or at half cost was
177, at a cost of £460 approximately. With the increase
in the number of the Health Visitors, and more frequent
visits, more children and mothers are found who are in
need of assisted milk. The Council's scheme for assisted
milk supply was considered during the year in the light
of the Ministry's Circular 1519, and as a result a more
generous scale was adopted, and the scheme extended l>
include children up to the age of five. Where there are
two or more children under the age of five in a family
twice the amount of milk is allowed. 13,4541bs. of dried
milk were supplied at slightly over cost price for infants
attending the Centres. Virol and Cod Liver Oil to the
ox tent of l,6531bs were also sold.
(v) Dental Treatment.
Children requiring dental treatment are referred to
the School Dental Clinics maintained by the Kent County
Council. The Bexley Council pays for the requisite
treatment supplied. During the year 92 children under
the age of five years were referred for treatment.
(vi) Orthopaedic Treatment.
The Council has an arrangement with the Kent
County Council whereby children under the age of five
\ears can attend for consultation and treatment at the
Dartford Clinic, held at the County Hospital, Dartford.
Sunlight treatment, massage and remedial exercises are
also available for appropriate cases suffering from Orthopaedic
defects.
Seventy-five children attended for the first tinin
during 1937 and also made subsequent attendances. 13
children who were previously on the Register also
attended. No children were referred for in-patient
treatment.
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