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She speaks gratefully of the help afforded by Dr. C. F.
Mayne, the Hon. Surgeon to the Clinic, and states that he has
given much valuable time by inspecting the patients and reporting
as to their progress.
She refers to Miss Werner's good work and the great
personal interest she has taken in all the children.
Saturday morning treatments have been undertaken by
Miss Werner, Miss Wilson or Miss Hill.
MILK GRANTS.
The supply of milk to mothers and children has been continued
during the year, and the total amount of milk supplied
under this scheme was 18,875 pints, to 66 children,
In consequence of Orders received from the Ministry of
Health, reductions were made in the amount of milk granted
in April and again in September.
At the end of the year 6 mothers were receiving milk free
of cost and 9 at a reduced rate. These necessitous cases were
recommended by the Medical Officer at the Clinic and in a
few cases by medical practitioners.
No. of chilcren receiving free grants of milk during year. 14
No. of children receiving milk at reduced price during year 52
No. of nursing and expectant mothers. 12
VOLUNTARY FUND FOR DFNTURES, CONVALESCENT
TREATMENT, &c.,
Early in the year Nurse Randall started a Fund to help
necessitous mothers to provide themselves with teeth, also
with Convalescent treatment and nourishment where
necessary.
Funds have been raised by jumble sales, organised by the
Health Visitors and Voluntary Workers, and also by voluntary
contributions,
Altogether 4 mothers have been sent to convalescent
homes, 10 mothers have been helped with dentures, and many
other necessitous cases have been given Virol, Glaxo, Cod.
liver oil and malt or other foods ordered by the doctor at the
Clinic, but which the mother has been unable to afford.