[2] Inspired by Marie Stopes work, Paton founded the Aberdeen Women's Welfare Centre in 1926.
Initially the team consisted of a family doctor, Dr Florence Malcolm, and a Nurse, Mrs Rae.
[2] In 1935, Aberdeen City Council started to partially fund the centre.
The clinic was funded by Paton until 1948, when it was transferred to the National Health Service.
[2] She was praised for her involvement in St Katherine's Community Club, which helped girls from working-class backgrounds by organising social and educational activities.