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In regard to (1) the usual fees adopted by the midwives would
be paid, e.g., £1 10s. in the case of first pregnancy; £1 1s.
in the case of multiple pregnancies.
In regard to (2) each case would have to be judged on its
own merits, or a special scale might be adopted based on (a)
average income for 13 weeks prior to confinement; (b) number
of dependent children; (c) receipt of maternity benefit.
In regard to (3) this would help to abolish the handy woman,
application and eligibility being based on a scale as in (2).
4- Assistance for Unmarried Mothers and their Children.
Remarks:
It would appear to be unnecessary to elaborate a special
scheme for these cases, as practically all the facilities under
the M. and C.W. Scheme are available equally for married
and unmarried mothers, also the many social schemes in
Greater London for the care of the unmarried mother and
her child are utilised frequently by patients from this Borough.
Additional Recommendation for Amendment of the Council's
Present Scheme in the Provision of Increased Facilities for
Convalescence for Nursing Mothers up to three months after
Confinement.
Present Facilities.
Number of beds rented — 2.
One at Child Haven, Brentwood, Essex.
One at The London Mothers' Convalescent Home, Sunningdale,
Berks.
Each Home receives a nursing mother and her infant every
fortnight for a period of two weeks.
Recommendation for increase of this Service.
It is suggested that the Council rent two additional beds at
" Child Haven," retaining the two beds already provided
The enlargement of this scheme would be very advantageous,
in that the mothers could be sent away as soon after
confinement as possible, when additional rest and care is most
urgently required. It would also prevent a long waiting list
resulting in disappointment to many mothers.
F. GARLAND COLLINS,
Medical Officer of Health.
7th January, 1935.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF SHOPS ACT, 1934.
This Act, which is in force as from the 30th December, 1934,
contains important provisions: (1) regulating the employment of
Young Persons under the age of 18 employed about the business
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