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It will be seen that in no less than ten cases the removal of
children from the care of fostermothers was considered necessary.
In seven of these cases the care of a child had been undertaken
by women whose home circumstances were subsequently found to
be unsatisfactory, while in two cases children were received by
registered fostermothers in excess of the number for whom they
were deemed to have accommodation. In these nine cases the
removal of the child was secured without any legal action being
called for. In the tenth case, however, it was necessary to obtain
a Magistrate's Order under Section 67 authorising the removal
of the child to the care of the Public Assistance Authorities. A
note regarding the circumstances of this case was included in the
report for last year.
SUPERVISION OF MIDWIVES.
During the year 50 midwives notified their intention to
practise within the Borough, this number including 14 midwives
residing outside the district. Of the 36 midwives residing within
the Borough, 13 were engaged in private practice and 23 were
employed in nursing homes, six of these also attending patients
in their own homes. All these midwives possessed the certificate
of the Central Midwives Board.
Number of births attended by midwives :
When acting in the capacity of midwife :
(а) In private Nursing Homes 27
(б) At the patient's home 52S
When acting in the capacity of maternity nurse
(a doctor being in attendance) :
(a) In private Nursing Homes 179
(b) At the patient's home 183
Notification.—The number of notifications received from
midwives, in accordance with the Rules of the Central Midwives
Board, was as follows :