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compared with thirty-one in 1937. On return the children
are medically examined and a report sent upon their
condition to the Association. It is found the children invariably
derive much benefit from the treatment.
CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT FOR
NURSING MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN.
Nineteen mothers, seventeen babies and seven toddlers
were sent to the Zachary Merton Convalescent Home at
Rustington, Sussex. The mothers greatly benefited by
their rest and letters of thanks were received from grateful
patients.
CHILD LIFE PROTECTION.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
At the end of the year there were 66 foster-children in
the care of 64 foster-mothers.
The Lady Sanitary Inspector is responsible for visiting
the homes of all foster-children.
During the year 60 foster-mothers were removed from
the register for various reasons and 40 new foster-mothers
were registered.
Five applications for registration were not approved.
A summary of the work carried out during the year
under review follows:—