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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hammersmith 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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background, and the number of children already in a family. This does not
mean we do not consider these factors, but that we have widened our approach
so that our main consideration is the welfare and happiness of the child.
FIGURES RELATING TO 1969
| Reason why children came into care | ||
| Death of mother | 97 | |
| Deserted by mother | ||
| Father not living with family and unable to cope | ||
| No parent or guardian | 1 | |
| Abandoned, deserted or lost | 20 | |
| Long-term illness of parent or guardian | 48 | |
| Temporary illness of parent or guardian | 57 | |
| Separation of married parents | 27 | |
| Separation of unmarried parents | 6 | |
| Homeless (not evicted) | 18 | |
| Homeless (evicted from ordinary accommodation) | ||
| Homeless (evicted from Part III accommodation) | 15 | |
| Child illegitimate, mother unable to provide | 80 | |
| Unsatisfactory home conditions not included under other headings | 42 | |
| Other reasons under Children Act, 1948 | 86 | |
| Fit persons orders (Offenders) | 32 | |
| Fit persons orders (Non-offenders) | 132 | |
| Section 6 (4) Children Act, 1948 | 2 | |
| Matrimonial Causes Act, 1965 | 0 | |
| Matrimonial Proceedings Act, 1960 | 2 | |
| Total at 31st.December, 1969. | 687 | |
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