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Bexley 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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(iv) Attention should be concentrated on the year 1970—71 in order to make
provision in the draft estimates. The remainder of this report therefore
relates to 1970—71.
Target for 1970—71
| District | No. of Persons | No. of Meals per week |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley | 140 | 560 |
| Crayford | 80 | 320 |
| Erith | 100 | 400 |
| Sidcup | 105 | 420 |
| 425 | 1700* |
* i.e. 4 meals per person per week, the total number being delivered over 5 days.
(c) Sources of Production:
The following table shows the sources of supply and their capacity at present levels of staffing and equipment, and their existing use for this service based on a service spread over five days per week.
| Kitchen | Capacity per week | Existing production per week (average) |
|---|---|---|
| WRVS Bexley | 240 | 170 |
| WRVS Crayford | 120 | 110 |
| Corinthian Restaurant | 750 | 120 |
| Hadlow Road Day Centre | 270 | 200 |
| Schools: North Heath | 500 | |
| Barnes Cray | 500 | |
| Crook Log | 500 | |
| Sidcup Girls | 500 | |
| 3,380 | 600 |
NOTE: During school holidays extra staff for school kitchens will be needed.
(d) Distribution — Transport and Personnel:
The varying strength of the WRVS throughout the Borough is the primary reason
for the present disparity of the service as between one district and another.
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