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Child Life Protection.
On the 1st January, 1947, there was one foster mother on the register.
Two foster mothers were registered during the year.
Child Guidance Clinic.
The Child Guidance Clinic continues as an integral part of the Centre.
Most of the cases were referred from the Clinic by the Medical Officer of the
Maternity and Child Welfare Centres. Five cases were referred from the
Council's Day Nursery. 80 sessions were held during the year.
The total number of cases dealt with was 84. Of this number, there were
49 girls and 35 boys, of whom 7 were under 1 year of age. Approximately 47%
of the cases dealt with were "only children," i.e., 40 out of the 84.

At the end of the year the number of cases completed was 54, and the
number outstanding was 30.
Diphtheria Immunization.
The immunization of children against diphtheria is carried out at the
Council's Welfare Centre, and the Medical Officer attends at the Kingsway
Creche for the same purpose. During the year, 236 children were recorded as
immunized, 194 under 5 years of age, and 42 between the ages of 5 and 15.
Home and Domestic Help Service.
During the year this service increased at a rapid rate. By means of publicity
it had become well known to the inhabitants of the Borough, and consequent
upon this, more use was made of it. It was, however, still found difficult
to obtain the services of women to undertake this kind of work, although
it was possible to give every applicant the help required.
This Council's Home Helps attended 35 cases during the year, and the
Domestic Helps attended 48 cases. The majority of the applicants were required
to contribute towards the cost in accordance with the scale recommended by
the Metropolitan Boroughs' Standing Joint Committee. At the end of 1947,
15 Home and Domestic Helps were employed. These services are filling a much
felt need in the Borough and are fully appreciated.