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voluntary help at the various clinics. An average of seventeen
ladies attend the thirteen Child Welfare sessions held each week.
They undertake duties in connection with the recording of
attendances, entering records of weights, sale of welfare foods,
nutrients, etc. There is no doubt that their help contributes
greatly to the smooth working of the clinics. Mrs. E. Burt is
the present Chairman of the Ladies Clinic Committee, whilst the
Secretary, Mrs. L. Gomer, has been a member of the Romford
Health Area Sub-Committee since 1948, as one of the members
nominated to represent the local voluntary organisations.
Distribution of Welfare Foods
With effect from the 1st June, 1961, the charge for Orange
Juice was increased from 5d. to l/6d. per bottle, and charges of
1/- per bottle of Cod Liver Oil and 6d. per packet of Vitamin
Tablets were introduced. These foods continued to be distributed
from the Clinics and the Health Department, but the number
of shops undertaking distribution on a voluntary basis fell from
16 to 7.

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