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This is quite the lowest on record for the District, and in all
probability one of the lowest recorded in England and Wales
for the year under consideration.
Thej arrangements now in force for supplying those attending
the Centres with preparations such as Cod Liver Oil and
Malt, and simple medicines, have worked very well. These are
supplied at cost price, reduced price or free, according to the
circumstances of each individual case, which circumstances are
examined and reviewed monthly by a special Sub-Committee.
I should like to place on record my high appreciation of
the very valuable services of the Voluntary Workers who have
helped so loyally and skilfully at the Child Welfare Centres.
It is entirely owing to their co-operation and enthusiasm that
it has been found possible to get through the amount of work
that has been done.
The ANTE-NATAL CLINIC continues to do useful work.
Considering the size of the population dealt with, a very satisfactory
attendance is recorded.
This Clinic is held once a month at the Mission Hall,
Pincott Road, Merton.
The average attendance per session at this Clinic was 4.5.
There is still a need for Maternity Beds, and Out-patient
and In-patient treatment of children attending the Centres who
may be found to be in need of it.
Efforts have been made to secure these services, but have
not so far succeeded.
The Infant Mortality Rate for the year under review
was 26.3 per 1,000 net births. There has been a considerable
decrease in the number of infant deaths, which is a most
gratifying feature.
There was one death registered from Epidemic Diarrhcea.