SOCIAL SECURITY ACT 1938

Northern Advocate, 13 May 1939, Page 2

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT 1938

PUBLIC NOTICES

MA TERN ITY I'-KX KF ITS It is herebv notified for general infox-mation that pursuant to Section 79 of the Social Security Act and accordance with'the Social Security (Maternity Benefits) Regulations, 1939, the Minister of Health has fixed anc appointed MONDAY, the 15th MAY, 1939, as the date on and after which Maternity Benefits will he available tnrou 0 nurs i ng attendance, maintenance and care) afforded at confinement and for the period of fourteen days succeeding the birth of the child are the subject of Maternity Bonefits:In all maternity hospitals maintained by Hospital Boards, In St. Helen’s Hospitals maintained by the Department of Health. . In licensed maternity hospitals the licensees of which have entered into contracts with the Mimstei ot Health for the purpose of Maternity Benefits. ... . .. , , ■ 1 Fees payable from the Social. Security Fund to Hospital Boards and to licensees of private maternity hospitals in respect of the aforesaid services are as follows: , < (a) In respect of the day or days of labour, the amount of £2. o/-. , .• « (b) In respect of each of the fourteen days succeeding the date of the birth of the child, the amount of In addition, in the case of a public hospital, an additional fee of £2 is payable from the Fund in respect of any patient actually attended during labour and at delivery by a medical officer employed by the Hospital Board. For hospital services received before or after the period covered by fa) and <b) fee? may be charged direct y t 0 th6 In the n case of private hospitals the fees payable from the Fund are according to the contract made between the Minister and.the licensee concerned, either in full satisfaction or in partial satisfaction nt tie licensees c aim respect of maternity benefits afforded in the hospital. In, the list of hospitals below a private hospital is marked;— (A) If the licensee has agreed to accept the fees from the *imcl m .(nil sal’- lacticn (B) if the fees from the Fund are accepted only in partial satisfaction.. , „ . , . v . (C) If the licensee has agreed to accept the /cos payable from the Fund either m mil .srhxsiaetmu or m nartial satisfaction according to the accommodation availed of by the patiem. For any hospital services afforded in St. Helens Hospitals after the 15th. May, 1939, no charges will be made against elsewherG than in a hospital, at confinement and for a period of fourteen days after the date of birth of the child are the subject of Maternity Benefits when such services are rendered by an i use Ci e b a 1 registered mid wffe or a registered maternity nurse), who has entered into a contract with the Minister for the Social Security Fund in respect of nursing services of an obstetric nurse are in accorda„ce a w^ r the r con,rac,s the fee for a registered midwife, acting in tbe capacity of a midwife, shall be two pounds (£2), and the fee for an obstetric nurse acting in the (.opacity ol maternity nurse (whethe? registered as a midwife or as a iMtraitty.f £L bo(b) For services during the confinement period, subsequent to tbe bnth of tbe child, the 1 -■ ■ 1 (i) Fox aSg Obstetric.nurse, five shillings (5/-) a day for edch of the three days succeeding the day of birth and two shillings and sixpence (2/6) for each of the eleven days thoieafter (ii) For any obstetric nurse (not being a visiting obstetric nurse), thirteen ..hill ng.. li t each of the fourteen days subsequent to the birth of the child during which, m accordance with the contrac , -she resides on the same premises as the patient. pm™! In addition, the nurse is, subject to limitations specified in the contract, entitled to xecenc fiom the Fu a refund of actual and reasonable locomotion expenses incurred in giving the in ™ces or if ef the ’ ■ For services afforded by an obstetric nurse prior to the day on which laboui commences or alter ta fourteenth day succeeding the date of birth of the child the nurse is entitled to make a charge on the patient. Medical Services in relation to maternity (including ante-natal and post-natal care as well as attendance at confinement) are the subject of Maternity Benefits when such services are rendered by a medteal practitioner who tos entered into a contract with the Minister of Health for the purpose of Maternity Benefit The Ice £.) is payable from the Fund to the practitioner in respect of any case m which he gives the complete mcdica^ only partial-services in relation to Maternity Benefits are afforded In addition, mileage fees are payable from the Fund in the circumstances and at the rates set out in the 8 Patients may in accordance with the contract made with the practitioners be charged directly bj a practitioner) trealment oi > any concurrent' disease or injury that is not in any way due to or connected with pregnancy or labour. (b) The operation known as Caesarean section. ... ... • (c) The services of a practitioner as an. anaesthetist, consultant or assistant acting with the patient - practitioner. (d) Mileage fees not payable from the Fund. i (e) Medicines or appliances supplied by . the practitioner. _ .. , . , . Lists for each health district of public hospitals at which Maternity Benefits are available and of licensees of private hospitals, medical practitioners and obstetric nurses who at date of issue of this notice had completed contracts with the Minister may be seen at officered Post Offices and at District Offices of the Social Secunty Department and of the Health Department.'A copy of the Lists may be obtained on application to any Health Department Office. The following extract from the respective Lists is published for general information; HOSPITALS AT WHICH MATERNITY BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE (Those marked (A), (B) and (C) are private hospitals, the names of licensees being given).

KAITAIA: Marigohui Memorial Hospital. WHANGAROA: WhangaToa Hospital. KAWAKAWA: Bay of Islands Hospital. RAWENE: Hokianga Hospital. TE KOPURU: Northern Wairoa Hospital. PAPAROA: Otamatea Cavell Memorial Hospital. WHANGAREI; Whangarei Public Hospital. WARKWORTH: Warkworth Maternity Hospital. HOWICK: Miss R. G. Bishop and Miss D. M. Brown, “Wahroonga,” Church St. , (BL * ' AUCKLAND: Captain E. Berry, “Bethany’’ Host pital, 33 Dry den Street (Cl. St. Helens Hospital. ONEHUNGA: Miss H. M. Rushbrook. 17 Mount • Smart Road (B). PUKEKOHE: Mrs. M. M. Blair, “Burwood.’’ Scddon Street (A). WAIUKU: Franklin Memorial Maternity Hospital. COROMANDEL: ’Coromandel Hospital. WHITIANGA: Mercury Bay Hospital; THAMES: > .Thames Hospital. PAEROA: Paeroa Maternity Hospital. WAIHI: Mrs. S. M. Burke. Walmsley Road (A). TE. PUKE: Te Puke Maternity Hospital. TURUA: • Mrs. C. K, Sheridan, ‘‘Fernlea,” Waihou Street (A). - FRANKTON JUNCTION: -Miss L. Silvester, “Linleigh,” 54 Lake Road (A). HAMILTON: Waikato Hospital. MATAMATA: Matamata Maternity Hospital. ROTORUA: Rotorua Hospital. PUTARURU: Miss W. R. Tomlinson, “Ellerdine,” McKenzie Street (A), ARAPUNI: ■Mrs. F. J. Hepburn (A). TE AWAMUTU: Miss E. E. Davey, “Wharenoho,” . Wallace Terrace (BL OTOROHANGA: Mrs. L. A. Palmer, “Angeceno” (B). •Miss A. B, Percy, “Te Kohanga,” Hinewai Street (B). Tfe KUITI: Te Kuiti Hospital. KAWHIA:

DANNEVIRKE; *Miss M. E. Clatworthy, “Naumai,” 20 Queen Street (A). Mrs. H. L. Carlyle, “Rosneath,” Swinburn Street (C). WOODVILLE; Miss E. W. Pallant, Pinfold Rd. (A). TAIHAPE: Miss I. A. Palmer. “Ruanui” (B). RAETIHI: Raetihi Hospital. WAITARA: Miss M. Elliot. “Raleigh.’’ Hutchen Street (C). NEW PLYMOUTH: Mrs. E. Ellis, “Timata Ora,” Cover Street (C). Miss F. I. Gee and Miss E. Grayson, “Ahuru,” Vivian St. (C). Miss E. J. Patterson, St. Katherine’s Hospital, 20 Octavius Place (C), Miss R. H. White, “Dursley,” 70 Lemon St. (B). INGLEWOOD: Miss G. E. Morgan. “Koromiko,” Rata St. (B). OPUNAKE: :: 'Mrs. A. E. Cross, Cottage Hospital, Layard.St. (C). ELTHAM: Dr. S. W. Crawford, "Melrose,” Meuli St. (BL Mrs. E. Gavigan, Cornwall St. (A). Dr. D. H. Saunders'. “Ml. View,” Hill St. (B). STRATFORD; Drs. D. C. and W: P. P. Gordon, “Marire,” Juliet St. (B). Stratford Hospital. KAPONGA; Dr. J. I. R. Gray, Manaia Road (B). HAWERA: Mrs, E. Wilkinson, “Mauri Ora.” 30 Disraeli St. (C), A. M. Yorko. “Mount View” Hospital (C). Dr. A. M. Young, “Bickleigh,” 2 Manse St. (C). PATEA; Patea Hospital: WAVERLEY: Miss E. Edwards, Smith St. (CL WANGANUI: Miss M. Mcßeth and Miss M. Park, “Picardy,” 79 Ingestre St. (BL Mrs. A. E. Tippins. “Riverlea," 15 Helmore St. (B). Jessie Hope Gibbons Maternity Hospital. MARTON: Miss M. Flower. “Hazebrouck,” Hunia St. (BL FEILDING: ■ Miss L. Wallbank, “Haeromai,” 95 Kimbolton Road (A). PALMERSTON NORTH: Mrs. B, Horn, “Wiltshire,” 64 Albert Street (B). Mrs. E. E. Thom, “Ellora,” 105 Linton Street (B). "Mrs. E. E. Watson, “Rostrata,” 293 Ruahine St. (B). Palmerston North Maternity Hospital. LEVIN: Miss E. A. Grimmett and Miss E. Murray, “Arnara,” Queen St. (BL OTAKI: Otaki Maternity Hospital. EKETAHUNA: Miss M. D. Green, Stanley St. (BL MASTERTON: Miss E. J. Davis, "Waimarie,” 75 Dixon St, (B). Miss V. FI Tinkler. “Greencroft.” 16 Kirton St. (B). Masteiion Hospital. CARTERTON: Miss A. D, ■ Fitzgerald. “Braemnr,” 295 High St. (B). Miss L. D. McKenzie, 253 High Street (CL GREYTOWN: Miss M. M. Dunn, Main St. (A). MARTINBOROUGH: Dr. J. M. Coutts, “Tiri,” Venice St. (B). FEATHERSTON: "Dr. G. S. Sharp. “Kelvin” (BL UPPER HUTT: Mrs. R .A. Smith, “Braeburn.” Victoria Street <B). LOWER HUTT: Miss M. Lyon, “Avon,” 12 Penrose Street (BL Miss M. S. Russell. “Te Maru." 38 Knight’s Road <B,n Miss J. P. Warnock, “Warjnock,” Glen Iris Avenue (BL JOHNSONVILLE: Mrs. C. A. Mikoz. “Ranui,” (B). PETONE; Mrs. O. G. M. Linklater. “Leith House,” 35 Hutt Road (B).

•Kawhia Hospital. TAUMARUNUI: Mrs. T. Atkin, “Quendon,” Miriama Street (B). Mrs. L. G. Gibbs, “Homelea.” Taupo Read (B). Tauraarunui Maternity Hospital. WHAKATANE: Whakatane Hospital. OPOTIKI: Miss E. E. Mcllwraith, “Lauristone," Ford street IB). WAIPIRO BAY: Waipiro Ray Maternity Hospital. TOLAGA BAY: Tolaga Bay Maternity Hospital. GISBORNE; Captain E, Berry. “Edward Murphy Home,” Aberdeen Road (C). Mrs. E., G. Carr, “Lister,” Riverside Road (B). Miss M. E. Wade. 116 Rutenc Road (A). Cook Maternity Hospital. NAPIER: Captain E. Berry. “Bethany Home,” Fitzroy Street (C). Mrs. M. A. Powell, “Orotawa.” 76 Macdonald Street (A). Miss H. Wright, “Crescent Home,” 49 Nelson Crescent (B). HASTINGS;, Miss- M. I. Cooper, 204 St. Aubyn Street W. (B). Hastings Memorial Hospital, WAIPAWA: “Rathbone” Maternity Hospital. WAIPUKURAU: Mrs., E. H, Johnstone, St. Joseph St. Hdspital (B).

WELLINGTON: Captain E, Berry, “Bethany Home,” Kensington Street (C). Miss I. Blair, “Plarris” Hospital, 139 Ghuznee Street (B). Miss M. E. Bosher and Mrs. E. W. Summers, “Hopwood,” 46 Childers Terrace (BL Miss C. A. Williams, “Waimarie,” 123 Abel Smith Street (B). Wellington Ladies’ Christian Association, Alexandra Home. Hanson Street (C). St. Helens Hospital. PICTON: Picton Hospital. HAVELOCK: Havelock Maternity Hospital. BLENHEIM: Wairau Maternitv Hospital. NELSON; Nelson Hospital. TAKAKA: Dr. E. C. Byddor, “Whavonui.” Commercial Street (A), WESTPORT: “Kawatiri” Maternity Hospital. REEFTON: Reefton. Hospital, GREYMOUTH: "Rewa” Maternity Hospital. KARAMEA: Mrs. L. M. Harry (A). KAIKOURA: Kaikoura Hospital. ROTHERHAM: “Amur!” Maternitv Hospital. CHEVIOT; Cheviot Maternitv Hospital, RANGIORA: Rangiora Maternitv Hospital. OXFORD: Oxford Hospital. CHRISTCHURCH; Captain E. Berry, “Grace" Hospital. 263 Bealey Ave. (CL Essex Home. St. Helens Hospital. LYTTELTON: Lyttelton Maternity Hospital. DARFIELD; Darfield Maternity Hospital. LEESTON: “Ellesmere” Maternity Hospital. AKAROA: Akaroa Maternitv Hospital. WAITANGI: Chatham Islands Hospital. LINCOLN: Lincoln Maternity Hospital. LITTLE RIVER; Little River Maternitv Hospital. WAJKARI: Waikari Hospital. ASHBURTON: Malvern Maternity Hospital. METHVEN: Miss B. E. Haydock. Morgan St. (A). FAIRLIE: “Fairlie” Maternity Hosoital. GERALDINE: Geraldine Maternitv Hospital. TEMUKA: Temuka Maternitv Hospital. TIMARIJ; Timaru Hospital. OAMARU: j Miss E. Symington, “Glen Maris”j Hospital. 24 Reed St. (BL Miss M. C. Thomson, “Rangimarie.”! 210 Thames St. (C). Mrs. M. E. Williamson. “Nevada.” j 24 Coquet St. (A). KUROW: ! Kurow Maternity Hospital. PALMERSTON: | Palmerston Maternitv Hospital, i jVUDDLEMARCH: j Louisa Roberts Maternity lTospil.nl.l DUNEDIN: Captain E. Berry. “Red Roofs." Dunblane St., Roslyn (CL Mrs. H. Leedon, “Quendon,” 9 Market St., St. Kilda (E). Miss E. E. Pratt, “Avalon." 42 Queen? Drive. Musselburgh (.BL Miss E, D. Ross, “La Rochelle,” 79 Elm Row <R). C-Jueen Mary Maternitv Hospital. PORT CHALMERS; Dr. R. W. Edgar. Cottage Hospital i (An ; MOSGIEL: Mrs. M. Goodlet <B). ROXBURGH: i Roxburgh Maternitv Hospital. i LAWRENCE; j Tuopeka Hospital. TAPANUI: i Tapanui Hospital, ! ALEXANDRA; Dr. A. E. Gladstone <A). CROMWELL: j Cromwell Hospital.

RANFURLY: Ranfuriy Hospital. KAITANGATA: Kaitangata Maternity Hospital. OWAKA: Miss E. Dunlop ' A l . INVERCARGILL: St. Helens Hospital. OTAUTAU: Dr. W. B. Reekie. Nurse Corkhill's Home, Ellis Rd. 'Ah RIVERTON: Miss H. E. Allan. Wallace Maternity Hospital < A). ‘"Benefits provided, on and after Ist June. OBSTETRIC NURSES PROVIDING SERVICES IN RELATION TO MATERNITY BENEFITS:

W AIOTEMAR AM A: Miss I. F. Driffill. KAMO: Miss A. M. Kingston. AUCKLAND; Mrs. L. Brandt. Paremoremo Rd., Albany. Mrs. M, E. 1. Bull. ISB Rosobank Rd.. Avondale. Mrs. .1. M. Cameron, Harbour- View Rd.. Birkennead. Miss M. E. Cochrane. B 1 Mont Le Grand Rd. Miss M. S. Currie. 28 Anglesea St., Ponsonby. Miss D. Gordon-Kirgan, 21 Walters Road. Mrs. M. Graham. 16 Cumberland Avc.. Westmcre. Miss M. Guillum-Scott. 33a Birdwood Crescent, Parnell. Miss F. W. Hayman, 5 Norana Ave.. Remuora. Mrs.’ S. A. Hill, 661 Manakau Road. Epsom. Miss G. W. Hynes, 15 Anno Street. Devon port. Miss M. Molloy, 205 Great South Road. Miss I. Morrison. 2 Grant Street. Mt. Albert. Miss R. M. Scott. 46 Marine Parade. Herne Bay. Miss C. M. Stewart. 163 Great North Rd.. New Lynn. Mrs. K. D. Strangeways, 35 Birdwood Crescent, Parnell. Mrs. E. Townsend, 22 Huntly Ave.. Grafton. Miss I. M. Williams. 23 Owairaka Avenue. Ml. Albert. ONEHUNGA; Mrs. L. Whitehead, 59 Lower Queen St. PAPAKURA; Mrs. G. A. Morrison, Averill St. Mrs. H. L. Richardson. King St. TAKANINI: Mrs. A. Green. Beach Road. PUKEKOHE: Miss G. H. Davy, c/o Mrs, G. Hart. East Street. PAEROA; Mrs. A. M. Matkovich, Station Rd. HAMILTON: Miss H. M. McLean, 72 Palmerston Street. TE AWAMUTU: Mrs. E. A. Owen, Racecourse Rd. GISBORNE: Mrs. O. E. Thomas, 178 Russell St. OTANE:

Mrs. L. K. Hoskings, Brogden St. WAITARA: Mrs. E. Anderson. Queen Street. NEW PLYMOUTH: Mrs. M. Amor-Smith, 5 Nobs Line. Mrs. M. Anderson, 26 Victoria Rd. Mrs, E. J. Cathro, 259 Courtenay St. Miss C. Cavanagh. c/o Mrs. White. Lemon St. Miss A. Whiting. 98 Young Street. WANGANUI: Miss L. Egerton, 113 Somme Parade. Mrs. M. E. I. Bul,l 138 Hosebank Mrs. E. E. Dix, Coley Street. MASTERTON: Mrs. L. Beckett, 54 Essex St. Miss R. Hill, 76 Bannister St. Miss A. M. Mclntosh. 29 Victoria St. LOWER HUTT; Mrs. L. A. L. Renshaw, 18 White’s Line. Mrs. P. E. Freeme. 89 Waterloo Rd. WELLINGTON: Miss R. Brown. 3 Sommerset Ave.. Wellington South. Miss F. Graham, 103 Hanson St, Miss J. L. Pinney, c/o Mrs, A. Robertson. 71 Austin St. TAKAKA; Mrs. E. Bethune. Motupipi Rd. BLAKE TOWN; Mrs. J. E. Kennedv, Blake St. iRUNANGA; Mrs. M. J. Purnell, Walker St, TE TAHO fSouth Westland): Mrs. M. W. Gunn. KAIAPOI: F|'.ss L. R. Birch, 100 Charles St. CUST: Mrs. M. Briggs, Council House. LYTTELTON: Mrs. A. M. Shepherd, 7 Winchester Street. EIFFLETON: Mrs. A. L. Dunlop, Main South Rd. OXFORD: Mrs. M. A. Pratt, Bush Road. TEMUKA: Miss M. Todd. 17 Gammack St. DUNEDIN; Mrs. S. E. Lyng. 9 Cutten St, Mrs. A. V. McVicker. 366 George Street. Miss L. E. Morris 58 Glasgow St. MOSGIEL: Mrs. L. Gibson. GORE; Miss M. Ferguson. OREPUKI; Mrs. E. E. Sorrenson. MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS WHO HAVE ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN RELATION TO MATERNITY BENEFITS: WHANGAREI: Dr. J. G. Campbell. 12 Aubrey St. RAWENE: Dr. G. M. Smith. WARKWORTH; Dr. R. V. Shaw, Main Street. ! AUCKLAND: I Dr. J. M. Waddell. 88 Vauxhall Rd.. Dovonport. I Dr. W. S. Brock way. 124 Symondsj Street. Dr. W. H. Horton. 78 Symonds St. OHURA: Dr. R. B. Turnbull. ; WHAKATANE: j Dr. F. J. Appleby, Domain Road. Dr. A. W. F. Cole. 24 Domain Rd. I TE ARAROA: j Dr. T. Wi Repa, I NEW PLYMOUTH: ; Dr, G. H. Thomson. 215 Devon St. PA 1. MERSTON NORTH: Dr. K. H. Dean. 163 Broadway Ave. Dr. C. W. Peach. 158 Broadway Ave. WELLINGTON: Dr. D. S. Milne, Totara Crescent, Lower Hutt, and 25 Courtenay Place. Wellington. TAKAKA: Dr. E. A. Aylward, Commercial St. I Dr. E. C. Bydder. Commercial St. |

BLACKBALL: Dr. B. H. S. Ay]ward. NEW BRIGHTON: Dr. Maud Fere. METHVEN; Dr. D. G. Wallace. Chertscv Rd, HERBERT: Dr. A. N. Trotter. DUNEDIN; Dr. A. A. Reid, 280 High St. ALEXANDRA; Dr. A. E. Gladstone. R. A. SHORE. Acting Director-General of Health. Department of Health. Wellington. 10th May. 1939 141