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30.
The work at the Centres has gradually increased
since 1919. Whereas in that year only four Clinics/
were held weekly, on 31st March, 1930, when the Centres
were taken over by the Borough Council, the number
had risen to twelve, eight of which were Infant Clinics,
while three were Ante-Natal Clinics and one was a
Toddlers' Clinic. There were also other special Clinics.
In addition to Dr. Thomson, four other salaried
Assistant Medical Officers are employed by the Council
at the Centres. These are Dr. Hardy, the Council's
Assistant Tuberculosis Officer and three part-time women
doctors, Dr. Wilson, Dr. Butler and Dr. Leverkus.
The number of Health Visitors has increased from
four to six since 1919. it should be noted, however that
the Health Visitors have many other duties in addition
to their work at the Clinics.
The thanks of the Council are due to all those who
have given their services in this work.
Mrs. Purves has conducted the Sewing Class for a
long period and the following ladies have assisted at the
Clinics:—
Miss Christian Wickham.
Mrs. Tait.
Mrs. Falcon.
Mrs. Webb.
Mrs. Bell.
Miss Mackenzie.
The Ladies of the Fulham and Putney Voluntary
Aid Detachment (Commandant Mrs.
Shuttleworth).
In conclusion I desire especially to thank Miss
Williams, the late Superintendent of the Centres for
her unsparing and unselfish devotion to the mothers and
children of Fulham.