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to nine years. Furthermore, the Authority now has to receive
seven days' notice before a woman undertakes the care of
a foster-child for the first time. This is a valuable amendment
of the existing regulations, as it allows time for
full inquiry and investigation of the home circumstances of
the foster-mother by the Infant Protection Visitor before the
foster-child is received. Notice of these alterations was given
to the general public in December, 1932, by means of advertisements
published in the local press, and by posters which
were exhibited in various parts of the town.
In two instances the Council made Orders fixing the
number of foster-children to be kept by certain fostermothers.
In no case was it necessary for an order to be obtained
from a Justice under Section 67 of the Act of 1932, with a
view to the removal of a child from the home of a fostermother.
It was not necessary to take any legal proceedings
under the Act.
Orthopaedic Treatment.—The scheme of the Wimbledon
Borough Council for orthopedic treatment, which came into
operation in July, 1931, provides for the treatment of schoolchildren
as well as for children below school age.
The Surgeon visited the Orthopedic Clinic at the Health
Centre once every month. The Orthopaedic Nurse, who
supervises the remedial exercises and massage, attends two
sessions each week, except during the school holidays when
the Orthopedic Clinic is closed.
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