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Southall-Norwood 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall-Norwood]
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Infant Life Protection.
Under the Local Government Act, 1929, the functions of Part I of
the Childern Act 1908, formerly discharged by the Poor Law Authorities,
were transferred to this Council. This transfer occurred on 1st April, 1930,
and the Senior Health Visitor was appointed Infant Life Protection Officer.
Since that date the Act has been altered and implemented by the Children
and Young Persons Act, 1932.
Below are the statistical particulars for the year :—
Table No. 11.
| (1) Number of foster parents on register:— | |
|---|---|
| (a) At the beginning of the year | 37 |
| (b) At the end of the year | 41 |
| (2) Number of foster parents receiving foster children:— | |
| (a) At the beginning of the year | 26 |
| (b) At the end of the year | 24 |
| (3) Number of children on the register: | |
| (a) At the beginning of the year | 51 |
| (b) At the end of the year | 36 |
| (4) Number of children received by foster parents during the year | 45 |
| (5) Number of foster children:— | |
| (a) Reached the age of nine during the year | Nil |
| (b) Removed during the year to different foster parents | 6 |
| (c) Adopted | 31 |
| (d) Returned to parents | 20 |
| (e) Died during the year | *3 |
| (f) On whom inquests were held | Nil |
| (6) Total number of visits made during the year | 177 |
| (7) Number of cases in which court proceedings were taken | Nil |
*1. E.H. 19 mos. Died in Hillingdon. Broncho-pneumonia and Whooping Cough.
2. M.G. 3 yrs. Died in Hillingdon. Gastro-Enteritis. Tuberculous adenitis.
3. G.W. 1 mo. Died in Hillingdon. Gastro-Enteritis. Congenital heart disease.
All foster children, as soon as reasonably possible after arrival, are
subjected to a medical examination by the Medical Officer of Health.
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