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Institutional Provision for unmarried mothers, illegitimate
infants and, homeless children. No change from the arrangements
noted in the Report for 1930.
Ambulance Facilities.—No change at present from the
arrangements noted in the Report for 1930.
The Council have decided to purchase two new ambulances,
one for general and accident use, and one for infectious diseases
services. The two vehicles, both Austin ambulances of the latest
pattern, were undoubtedly required, as the present ambulances are
no longer entirely satisfactory. It is hoped to have the latter
repaired, when they will be retained for use in emergency. The new
ambulances are expected early in the present year.
Orthopaedic Treatment.—Arrangements are made for treating
any orthopædic cases met with in connection with the Maternity
and Child Welfare services. One such case occurred during the
year requiring institutional treatment, when the Council paid the
necessary fees for maintaining a child from a necessitous family at
the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and, later, at the same
Hospital's Convalescent Home. The disease requiring treatment
was severe rickets and the total period covered, 17 weeks.
As before, the Middlesex County Council undertakes the responsibility
when the children reach school age.
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