London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Harrow 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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Reasons for Acceptance of Children into Care
No parent or guardian 1
Death of mother, father unable to cope 7
Deserted by mother, father unable to cope 7
Mother's confinement 9
Short term illness of mother 63
Long term illness of mother 2
Child illegitimate, mother unable to provide 4
Family homeless because of eviction 12
Family homeless through a cause other than eviction 11
Unsatisfactory home conditions 17
Fit Person Orders 6
Other reasons 12
Number of families involved: 86 151
Child & Young Persons Act, 1969—Child Protection
Children supervised during the period 76
Children supervised on 31st December 1970 25
Adoption Act, 1958
Children under supervision pending adoption during the period 61
Children under supervision pending adoption on 31 st December 1970 12
Adoption Orders Granted during the period 54