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It will be seen that the nursery at 13, Sylvester Path, which has
been under the control of a voluntary committee since its establishment
in 1934, is included in the above list of war-time day nurseries
since negotiations for the taking over of the nursery by the Borough
Council were commenced during the year under review. These
arrangements have been concluded and the premises when enlarged
and refitted will be re-opened under the control of the Borough
Council. The voluntary nursery continued its work throughout
1942.
Convalescent Home Treatment.-—Arrangements were made for
the convalescence of 27 children.
The total cost to the Council of convalescent home treatment in
1942 was £81 2s. 4d.
Clothing Coupons for Expectant Mothers.— Responsibility for
the issue of supplementary clothing coupons to expectant mothers
has been placed upon maternity and child welfare authorities.
During 1942 issues were made to 2,763 expectant mothers.
Child Life Protection.—At the commencement of the year there
were 37 registered foster-mothers in the Borough who had in their
care 40 children. At the end of the year there were 28 foster-mothers
having the care of 29 children.
There were two instances in 1942 in which it was necessary to
address warning letters to women who had failed to give notice to
the Council of intention to take charge of a child for reward. Three
deaths of foster-children were reported. Coroner's inquests were
not held, death in each case being attributed-to natural causes.
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES IN
THE AREA.
LABORATORY FACILITIES.
The arrangements made with the Camberwell Research
Laboratories and the Royal Institute of Public Health for
bacteriological examinations have been continued.
Particulars of the samples purchased under the Food and Drugs
Act, 1938, and submitted to the Public Analyst, D. T. Lucke, Esq.,
B.Sc., F.I.C., are given on page 21 of this report.