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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
Kingston upon Thames 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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(v) CHILD LIFE PROTECTION.
The duties imposed by the Public Health Act, 1936, are
entrusted to the Maternity anil Child Welfare Sub-Committee
of the Public Health Committee.
As a routine duty the Child Protection Visitors visit
every foster mother at least once a month, and more frequently
when found necessary.
During the year under review visits were paid as shov/n
below. Figures are included also in respect of preceding
years for purposes of comparison:-
1942 1943 1944 1945 1946
765 524 386 283 290
The following table gives details regarding numbers of children under the care of foster mothers, and other relevant information:-
| 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. on register at beginning of year | 28 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 20 |
| No. of new registrations | 11 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| No. ceasing to have charge of infants | 4 | 11 | 9 | 6 | |
| No. on register at end of year | 35 | 33 | 26 | 20 | 19 |
| Total No. of children | 45 | 33 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
Child Protection Visitors are also Health Visitors,
(vi) TREATMENT.
(a) Dental Treatment.
Arrangements for dental treatment have been made in conjunction
with the dental scheme of the School Medical Service.
All children under five requiring dental treatment are referred
to the dental clinic by the Medical Officer, as also are expectant
and nursing mothers from the Ante-Natal Clinics.
The following are the details of the attendances and
treatment carried out in respect of mothers, and children under
five years of age.