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As will be seen from previous years, there has been a large
increase in the attendances at the Centres. In consequence
of this increase opportunities for special observation of
difficult cases have been diminished, and it has been found
necessary to institute special consultations in the mornings
at which the Assistant Medical Officer of Health sees
cases by appointment. At the Centres advice is given to
expectant and nursing mothers and to children under 5 years
of age, but the treatment is limited to the use of such simple
remedies as grey powder and sodium citrate. Mothercraft
classes, sewing classes, etc., have been held at two of the Centres
(Eltham and Plumstead) but they have not been successful.
112. The Needs of the Borough. It will be necessary in the
near future to consider the provision of maternity assistance
to necessitous, expectant mothers, the provision of medical
and surgical treatment for young children, and of dental
treatment for children under school age and for expectant
and nursing mothers.