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(ix) Tonsils and Adenoids.
The operative treatment for tonsils and adenoids in
infants under school age was undertaken in April, 1935.
The scheme is similar to that followed in the School
Medical Service.
The cases are referred by the Medical Officer presiding
at the Welfare Centre to the Medical Officer of Health, who
arranges their admission to the Kingston Victoria Hospital.
The cases remain in Hospital for one night following the
operation.
The Hospital make a charge of 28/6d. per case and
parents are required to contribute towards the cost according
to their means.
Under this scheme four infants received operative treatment
before the end of the year.
The cases are visited by the Health Visitors on their
discharge from Hospital and are later re-inspected by the
Medical Officer of Health.
(x) The Unmarried Mother.
The care of unmarried mothers and their illegitimate
children is undertaken by the Kingston, Surbiton and District
Voluntary Society, which is affiliated to the Southwark
Diocesan Association for Rescue and Preventive Work.
The Local Branch Shelter is at No. 18, Richmond Park
Road.
(xi) Maternity and Nursing Homes.
1. Maternity Home at 197, Park Road. Six beds.
Kept by Miss Henry.
2. Nursing Home at 24, Albany Park Road. Twelve
beds. Kept by Miss Roe. This Home accommodates
chronic and senile patients.