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Nursing.
The nursing of the infants and sick children is highly satisfactory.
The Matron and her staff continue to give the greatest
care and attention to this branch of the work, and too much credit
cannot be given to them for their unfailing energy and skill.
The Nursery.
The Nursery which was opened on the 27th May can be
considered as the " last words " in establishments of this nature.
It is replete with every requirement for the care and management
of infants and young children. It has been designed and equipped
with great care and forethought, no detail for the comfort, well
being, and up to date feeding of the infants in the most hygienic
surroundings has been neglected or forgotten.
Supply of Medical and Surgical Requisites.
The supply of medical and surgical requisites is adequate and
complete.
Deaths.
No deaths have occurred during the past six months.
Accommodation.
I must again bring to the notice of the Committee that the
Lodges at Aldersbrook and some of the Scattered Homes are still
housing numbers in excess of the certified accommodation. The
Elizabeth Fry Lodge is at the moment vacant and I understand
from the Superintendent that he is pressing the Committee to
re-open this for young children instead of adapting it for a
Receiving Lodge. I must endorse his proposals as constant overcrowding
may be harmful to the health of the children.
Visiting, Examinations and Inspections.
I and my Assistant made approximately 247 visits to the
Aldersbrook Homes and 88 to the Scattered Homes.
240 children were thoroughly examined on admission and 220
on discharge. Minor operations were duly carried out and treatment
given as required.
In addition the usual routine medical examinations required
by the Public Assistance Order have been carried out.