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19
During the year the Society dealt with 17 cases as follows:—
Neglect 14
111 treatment 1
Other wrongs 2
Total 17
These cases affected the welfare of 45 children, and 84 visits
were made by the Society's Inspector in connection therewith.
Thirteen of the cases had a satisfactory conclusion and four
still remain under supervision.
Six cases were reported by members of the general public, and
eight cases by officials.
I should like to take this opportunity of thanking the Inspector
for the very prompt, efficient and tactful way he deals with the
cases.
Several cases of neglect were due to children being left alone in
the house whilst the parents went to the cinema. Many parents do
not realise what serious harm can be done to a child by this method
of neglect.
WOODLANDS MATERNITY HOME.
The Woodlands Maternity Home, Devonshire Road, Colliers
Wood, was established by the Council in 1924.
Staff.
The staff consists of a matron, two sisters, two staff nurses and
three puDil midwives. All the staff are State registered nurses and,
with the exception of the pupil midwives, hold the certificate of the
Central Midwives Board. The Home is a recognised training school
for midwives.
Homb.
The Home can accommodate 15 patients at a time, but bookings
are limited to 26 patients per month.
The following table shows the number of births which have
occurred in each year since the opening of the Home:—