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charge is made to residents, and appreciation of the serviceis
frequently expressed.
During 1933, 927 Wembley cases and 247 Kingsbury
cases were removed.
(c) NURSING IN THE HOME.
The Wembley District Nursing Association continue to
provide four district nurses for attendance upon cases of
sickness other than those of Infectious Disease. The Association
is undoubtedly carrying out an excellent work in a
most efficient manner. The Council make a grant each year
towards the cost of nursing such diseases as Pneumonia
which occur in the district.
In suitable cases in which the removal of a person
suffering from Infectious Disease is not possible, and those
responsible for its treatment have not been able to bear the
cost of providing a nurse, such provision is made by the
Council.
(d) WEMBLEY CLINICS.
The Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics, under the
charge of Dr. Hudgell, continue to carry out very useful and!
efficient work.
Two sessions are held weekly at St. Andrew's Hall,,
Ealing Road, Wembley ; and one at the Sudbury Centre at
the Wesley House, Harrow Road, Sudbury.
By arrangement with the Wealdstone Council, mothers
and children living in the Kenton area attend a clinic in that
district. Details of these attendances are given elsewhere in
this Report.
Negotiations were commenced for the establishment of a???
Centre at Monks Park, which has since been opened.
The Clinics are attended by your Health Visitors and
all necessary records are kept on a card index system. In
addition a number of ladies act as voluntary helpers and
render loyal and valuable service.
The Dental Clinic is held at Alperton School, under the
charge of Mr. C. Lafferty, who acts as Dental Surgeon, and
a considerable number of expectant and nursing mothers and
children under five were treated during the year. On alternatesessions
the anaesthetic is administered by Dr. Hudgell to any
cases requiring this.
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