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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Tottenham 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Applications for assistance have been dealt with as follows:-
| Assistance Granted | Number of Cases | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | s. | d. | ||
| Convalescent Home Treatment | 3 | 7 | 14 | 9 |
| Invalid Children's Aid Association | 32 | 97 | 17 | 11 |
| Midwives' Fees | 7 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| Home Helps | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| * Assistant Milk Supply:- | ||||
| Fresh Milk | — | 1,704 | 10 | 4 |
| Dried Milk | — | 123 | 10 | 7 |
*The cost of this item is calculated for the financial year ending 31st March, 1924.
VOLUNTARY SERVICES.
The Mothers' Welfare Club continues at The Chestnuts and
Bruce Castle.
In May a Ladies' Visiting sub-committee, consisting of all the
ladies of the Committee was appointed. This sub-committee has reported
from time to time on the following matters, namely :—
(a) Renewal of garments and utensils at the creche.
(b) Disposal of voluntary contributions.
(c) Management of voluntary activities.
Baby Competitions were held in the month of September at all the
centres. Towards the prizes, your Committee contributed £25. Other
donations were received amounting to £5. 5s.
Mrs. Pickford has rendered valuable services at The Chestnuts
sewing class, as in previous years.
Miss Cremolina has kindly assisted with sewing at the creche, and
Miss M. Camm in the afternoons with the children in the shelter.