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CHILDREN'S HOMES
The Children's Committee has six homes in the borough. The
premises are inspected quarterly by a medical officer of the Health and
Welfare Department and a report is made on general conditions, cleanliness,
ventilation etc., and on sleeping quarters, kitchens, dietary, etc.
Treatment of the children in all the homes is undertaken by the
general practitioners concerned, but departmental medical officers undertake
the routine medical inspections when visiting, and on admission and
discharge; they advise generally on the promotion of positive health of
the children.
HOMES FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES
There are no homes for mothers and babies in the borough. During
1970 the Council accepted financial responsibility for twelve unmarried
mothers sent to homes run by other authorities or voluntary organisations.
The usual period of acceptance is for six weeks before and six weeks after
confinement.
RECUPERATIVE HOLIDAYS FOR MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN
Holidays were arranged for one mother with medical and social
problems. She was accompanied by her four young children.