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Distribution of Welfare Foods
Government Scheme
The Council acts as agent for the distribution of National Dried Milk, Cod Liver
Oil, Orange Juice and Vitamin A & D tablets to authorised beneficiaries and the actual
distribution is carried out by members of the Women's Royal Voluntary Service whose
help in this scheme is greatly appreciated.

* Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice ceased to be supplied as welfare foods on
30th April, 1971 and 31st December 1971 respectively. They were replaced
by Children's Vitamin Drops on 1st April 1971.
Proprietary Welfare Foods
Infant Welfare Clinics held a stock of proprietary brands of welfare foods approved
by the Medical Officer of Health for sale to bona fide clinic attenders at reduced prices.
The sale of proprietary foods is undertaken by voluntary committees at all the
clinics, working in close co-operation with the health visitors. The small profit made by
these voluntary committeess is used to further the work at the clinics.
The help given by voluntary workers not only in the sale of proprietary welfare
foods but in assisting at infant welfare and other clinics is greatly appreciated.
THE WORK OF HEALTH VISITORS AND SCHOOL NURSES
Health Visitors
Care of Mothers and Young Children
Health Visitors carry out a programme of home visits, screening tests, consultations
at clinics and group discussions with parents until the child reaches the age of five years.
The following tables show the extent of their work
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