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MUNICIPAL MILK SUPPLY Contd.
In July 1940 the Ministry of Food introduced the National Milk
Scheme, whereby members of the Public could obtain milk at 2d per pint or
free in necessitous cases. This has meant that the Maternity and Child
Welfare Scheme of distribution was no longer required, but it is still
possible for children under 5 years of age and nursing or expectant mothers
to receive an additional pint of milk per day through the Maternity Department,
if such a course is desirable on medical grounds and they come within
the scale of income.
DETAILS KEC&HDING FREE SUPPLIES OF DRIED FOODS. COD LIV7.R OIL, ETC.
(Distributed by M & C. W. Department).
Trufood 905 tins.
Cod Liver Oil and Malt 4,192 cartons.
BomaX 204 cartons.
Pure Cod Liver Oil 294 bottles.
Halycalcyne 186 bottles.
Ferrofax 62 bottles.
Cow and Gate 1,535 packets.
Glucose 143 packets
Ostermilk 377 tins.
NATIONAL DRIED MILK.
150 tins of National Dried Milk were distributed in tlio Clinics, 95 boin
sold and 55 given free.
This distribution is carried out under a Scheme of co-operation with the
Ministry of Food.
CONVALESCENT OASES.
8 children were sent away under contract with the Invalid Children's Aid
Association.
TONSILS AND ADENOIDS.
24 children were admitted to hospital for Tonsils and Adenoids operation
during 194 0, of this number 22 paid the full cost of 5/- and the other
were granted free treatment.
HOME HELPS.
114 women had the services of Home Helps during the year -
33 Paid the full cost.
17 Paid half cost.
64 were free.