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There was an average gain in weight on 8 cases of lib. 5oz., but in the
two other cases the discharge weight was not recorded.
There is great need amongst some of the Ante-Natal mothers, and toddlers,
for Ultra-Violet Light treatment. At present this is being done at the North
Middlesex County Hospital, but on account of the large numbers treated there,
it would be far more satisfactory if a centre was established in association
with our Orthopaedic Clinic and under the direction of the Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Home Helps.
There has not been a great demand for these services; nine applications
were made and granted during the year.
Municipal Milk.
Details regarding the supply of milk to the recipients are :—
Number of applications 2,104
Number of recipients 2,027
Number of pints granted at ¼ cost 31,297
,, ,, ,, Free 53,006
Actual number of people who applied for milk during 1935 404
Of this number 48 were expectant mothers.
Free Supplies of Cod Liver Oil and Malt, Numol, Hepa, Halycalcyne and
Ferrofax.
The following free supplies were granted during 1935:—
Cod Liver Oil and Malt 2,304 cartons.
Hepa 91 bottles.
Ferrofax 24 bottles.
Numol 1,068 cartons.
Halycalcyne 60 bottles.
With the addition of another Doctor to the Service it is desirable to bring
the granting of other amenities under the control of a committee, and it is to
be hoped that steps in that direction will be taken during the ensuing year.
MIDWIFERY AND MATERNITY SERVICES.
Edmonton Council are the Local Supervising Authority under the
Midwives Acts for their area. Dr. Outram acts as Inspector of Midwives
and Nursing Homes.