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Ilford 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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53
Infant Welfare Centres.—104 voluntary lady helpers were engaged
in the work at the Infant Welfare Centres at the end of December. 1953.
During the year the following attendances were recorded:—
Total number of attendances of infants 39,294
First attendances 1,924
Attendances of Children from 1 to 5 years 12,670
Total number of children on roll, December 31st, after
omission of all those who had not attended for six
months 3,629
The following is a comparison of the attendances at the infant Welfare Centres for the past five years:—
| Total No. of attendances of Infants | First attendances | Total No. of children on roll on 31st December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 39,294 | 1.924 | 3,629 |
| 1952 | 42,033 | 1,947 | 3,701 |
| 1951 | 44,419 | 1,998 | 4,887 |
| 1950 | 43,402 | 2,490 | 3,894 |
| 1949 | 43,668 | 2,621 | 3,697 |
677 sessions were held during the year, the average attendance at
each session being 58 mothers with their infants.
The following are the figures for each Centre:—
| Sessions | Average Attendance | |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell | 48 | 53 |
| Becontree | 48 | 59 |
| Downshall | 48 | 57 |
| Manford Way | 48 | 43 |
| Woodford Avenue | 48 | 89 |
| Seven Kings | 48 | 57 |
| Cecil Hall (Wednesdays) | 48 | 59 |
| Cecil Hall (Thursdays) | 49 | 65 |
| Newbury Hall | 49 | 34 |
| Goodmayes | 49 | 48 |
| Grosvenor Road | 49 | 61 |
| Ilford Lane | 48 | 56 |
| Valentines | 48 | 52 |
| Barkingside and Fairlop | 49 | 73 |
Orthopaedic Clinic.
(i) Newbury Hall Clinic.—42 sessions were held during 1953, 171
children under 5 years of age being examined, making 275 attendances.