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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
Wandsworth 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Applicants for the service are required to pay a proportion of
the cost according to their means
The following table shows the number of cases dealt with during the year:—
| Maternity cases. | Other cases. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of cases dealt with | |||
| and completed | 309 | 160 | 469 |
| No. of cases commenced | |||
| but not completed by | |||
| 31st December, 1947 | 12 | 78 | 90 |
| 321 | 238 | 559 | |
| No. of applications re | |||
| ceived and investigated | |||
| but subsequently can | |||
| celled by patients | 185 | 140 | 325 |
| 506 | 378 | 884 |
DAY NURSERIES.
The need for Day Nurseries was still acute, and only children
whose parents had compassionate reasons could be placed. With
the approval of the Ministry of Health, 11 Day Nurseries have
been operating throughout the year.
The addresses of the Day Nurseries are as follows :—
| Authorised No. of children. | |
|---|---|
| 399 Upper Richmond Road, S.W.I5 | 51 |
| 95 Lacy Road, S.W.15 | 35 |
| 72 West Hill Road, S.W.18 | 44 |
| Fairfield Street, S.W.18 | 50 |
| 20/32 Summerley Street, S.W.18 | 56 |
| 204 Mitcham Road, S.W.17 | 50 |
| Sherwood Avenue, S.W.16 | 50 |
| 3 Christchurch Road, S.W.2 | 64 |
| 22 Old Devonshire Road, S.W.12 | 40 |
| 14 Cresset Street, S.W.4 | 50 |
| 3/5 Larkhall Rise, S.W.4 | 60 |