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ACCOMMODATION.
There has been sufficient suitable accommodation for all age
groups of children.
THE SCATTERED HOMES.
The health and well-being of the children in these Homes
continues at a high standard. This is in no small measure due
to the responsibility accepted by the Foster Mothers, and
the ever watchful supervision of the Matron, of every detail
of administration of these Scattered Homes.
DENTAL SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT.
Mr. Rose has made his routine visits of dental inspection at
Aldersbrook and the Scattered Homes, in addition to giving his
prompt attention to all cases referred to him as emergencies. The
teeth of the children under our care are in good order.
January, 1937.
The health of the children has been very good, and the
number of cases of serious illness small.
Of infectious diseases, sporadic cases occurred as follows:—
Ringworm 2, Measles 2, Whooping Cough 3, Chicken Pox 16,
whilst a sharp epidemic of Diphtheria with 8 cases was promptly
dealt with as described in my December report. The low figures
for infectious diseases are in great measure due to the
vigilance of the Staff in recognising early symptoms of the various
contagious diseases, so that these cases are brought to my notice
at once, and speedily isolated or disposed of to other Institutions
for treatment.
The care and nursing of the children is maintained at a high
standard.
The supply of medical and surgical requisites has been
adequate in every way.