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DAY NURSERIES.
The two Day Nurseries in the Borough continued to operate. By
5th July, when these services were transferred to the London County
Council, 18,601 attendances had been made in respect of the 146 places
provided for children between infancy and 5 years of age.
INSULIN FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS.
In accordance with the Ministry of Health's circular, No. 2734,
three applicants were supplied with insulin free of cost.
The Council guaranteed payment to approved foster mothers willing
to undertake the care and maintenance of illegitimate children. Payment
was made to four foster mothers in respect of this service during the
period 1st January to 4th July. Contributions towards the cost were
recovered from the mother in each case.
The Borough Council's arrangement with the Violet Melchett Infant
Welfare Centre as to (a) the reservation of one bed in the Mothercraft
Home for the reception of a mother and baby when discharged from a
maternity ward; and (b) two beds for the reception of young children
in the case of mother's illness or other home emergency, was continued
until 4th July. During the period to that date, 10 mothers with their
babies were received, and 6 children admitted on account of mother's
illness or other home emergency, A total expenditure of £151.19.0.
was incurred, of which £42. 7.1 was met by parents' contributions, the
balance of £109.11.11. being the net cost to the Council.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES AND ADMINISTRATION.
During the year, 16,314 visits, (including revisits) were carried
out by the Sanitary Inspectors.
741 Intimation Notices, 390 Nuisance Notices and 3 Notices under
Section 40 (Drainage) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936 were
served. In addition 24 Notices were served under Section 13 of the
Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
In twenty-two instances, legal proceedings were instituted under
the Public Health (London) Act, 1936. Abatement crders were obtained
in twelve cases.
FACTORIES ACT, 1937
The number of factories, workshops, and w orkplaces on the register
at the end of the year was 62, and 80 visits were carried out to such
premises. In eleven instances it was found necessary to serve notices
for defects found. A total of 40 such defects came to light, 27 of
which were remedied as a result of action by the Woman Sanitary
Inspector, whilst 6 were referred to H.M. Inspector of Factories for
further action.