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Wandsworth 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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186 women were admitted in 1945. The average duration
of stay in the Home was 14.11 days.
252 new cases attended the Ante-natal Clinic, and made
1,991 attendances, and 88 cases attended the Post-natal Clinic
and made 88 attendances.
WAR TIME NURSERIES.
By the end of 1945, the Council had established 12 War
Time Day Nurseries, which were authorised to accommodate 602
children. These Nurseries have been in demand during the
year, and full use has been made of the accommodation
available.
Particulars of War Time Day Nurseries.
| Address | Authorised No. of children | Date of opening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 399, Upper Richmond Road, S.W.15. | 51 | 20.3.1944. | |
| 95, Lacy Road, S.W.15. | 35 | 2,3.1942. | |
| 72, West Hill Road, S.W.18. | 44 | 12.7.1943 | |
| Fairfield Street, S.W.18. | 50 | 12.1.1942. | |
| 20/32, Summerley Street, S.W.18 | 56 | 30.5.1944, | |
| 204, Mitcham Road, S.W.17. | 50 | 11.5.1942. | |
| Sherwood Avenue, S.W.16. | 50 | 28.6.1943. | |
| 3, Christchurch Road, S.W..2. | 64 | 23.11.1942. | |
| 22, Old Devonshire Road, S.W.12. | 40 | 2.3.1942. | |
| 72, Endlesham Road, S.W.12. | 52 | 1.2.1943. | |
| 14 Cresset Street, S.W.4. | 50 | 27.5,1943. | |
| 3/5, Larkhall Rise, S.W.4. | 60 | 28.6.1943. | |
SANITARY SUPERVISION OF THE BOROUGH.
Inspections made for the purpose of investigating complaints
numbered 15,813. The total number of inspections
made by the Inspectors for all purposes during the year was
18,444, 4,395 defects were found.
Proceedings at the Police Court were instituted during
the year in respect of four premises.
82 visits were made on account of verminous conditions
of houses or bedding. 218 inspections of sanitary conveniences
were made.