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Daily Guardians.
At the 4th July, 1948, there were 15 persons having the care of 16 children under this
scheme, and the total number of visits made by the Council's Health Visitors during the half
year to that date was 96.
Care of Illegitimate Children.
A block grant of £217 was paid to the Metropolitan Boroughs' Standing Joint
Committee in respect of the following five voluntary societies who make arrangements for
the care of the unmarried mother and her child:—
London Diocesan Council for Moral Welfare Work.
Southwark Diocesan Council for Moral Welfare.
Westminster Catholic Social Welfare Committee.
Diocese of Southwark Moral Welfare Committee.
Jewish Association for the Protection of Girls, Women and Children.
In no case was the Council asked to make a contribution towards the cost of caring for
an illegitimate child placed with a foster mother in the district.
Child Guidance.
An arrangement continued with the Great Ormond Street Hospital, for children
recommended by the Council to receive treatment at the hospital's child guidance clinic.
Foot Clinics.
Clinics for chiropody treatment were provided at Somers Town and South Highgate
Welfare Centres.
This service, previously limited to children and expectant and nursing mothers, was ,
during the month, extended to all female residents of the Borough.