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Congenital Deformities 19
Paralysis 2
Hernia 1
After Infection 6
Rheumatism 1
Various 2
82
Help Given to Old and New Cases. 1942.
Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent HomesX 10
Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances 13
Referred for Visiting and Advice 14
x Includes 2 admissions to Runwell. 37
ASSISTED MILK SCHEME.
Number of applications during 1942 489
Number of families assisted 121
The National Milk Scheme operated from July 1940 and the
above represents applications for special brands of milk not
supplied under that scheme.
HOME HELPS.
Applications for the provision of Home Helps are considered
by the Committee, and, if approved, a payment of 25/- per week
for two weeks is made. In addition to the 140 Home Helps
approved during 1942, many mothers attending the Clinic made
their own arrangements to obtain the help of suitable women
whose names were supplied by the Health Visitors.
8 applications were rejected and 1 cancelled by the patient.
The demand for Home Helps has been as follows during the
past seven years:- 1936 (87), 1937 (78) 1938 (178), 1939 (125),
1940 (128), 1941 (105), and 1942 (140).
STERILISED MATERNITY OUTFITS.
A total of 436 sets were used in the Borough and 282 outfits
were issued below; cost price.
LAYETTES.
228 (approx.) layettes were distributed free to necessitous
expectant mothers in 1942, These layettes were the generous
gift of the American Red Cross.
INSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT.
7 children were sent to Institutions under arrangements
approved by your Committee.
HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION FOR COTFINEMENTS.

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