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On January 1st, 1932, there were 25 foster mothers on
the Register in charge of 33 infants.
During the year 5 new registrations were approved and
7 foster mothers either removed from the Borough or ceased
to have charge of infants, so there remained at the end of
the year 23 foster mothers in charge of 29 infants. Two
applications for registration were disapproved.
It is the routine duty of an Infant Life Protection Visitor
to visit every foster mother at least once a month, and more
frequently when found necessary.
During the year 530 visits were paid, this work being
most satisfactorily carried out by the Health Visitors.
(vii) Orthopcedic Treatment.
The scheme for the Orthopaedic Treatment of children
under school age at the Kingston, Surbiton and District Red
Cross Curative Post, Norbiton, worked satisfactorily, and
during the year 7 infants received out-patient treatment,
making 272 attendances.
The cost of out-patient treatment was £27 5s. 0d., and
the contributions paid by parents towards this expenditure
amounted to £7 7s. Od.
On attaining the age of five years, infants undergoing
Orthopædic Treatment continue such treatment through the
School Medical Service.
(viii) The Unmarried Mother.
The care of unmarried mothers and their illegitimate
children is undertaken by the Kingston, Surbiton and District
Voluntary Society, which is affiliated to the Southwark
Diocesan Association for Rescue and Preventive Work.
The Local Branch Shelter is at No. 18, Richmond Park
Road.
(ix) Maternity and Nursing Homes.
1. Maternity Home at 197, Park Road. Six beds.
Kept by Miss Rowan.
2. Nursing Home at 24, Albany Park Road. Twelve
beds. Kept by Miss Roe. This Home accommodates
chronic and senile patients.