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abated in certain circumstances.
Since the Creche was opened in 1955 it has proved a great success and
had been welcomed by many people.
During the year welfare foods and other nutrients including National
Dried Milk, concentrated Orange Juice and cod Liver Oil have continued to be
provided at welfare centres.
The County Council also maintains the following four Day Nurseries in
the Borough which are available for children up to five years of age
Brook Green Day Nursery
Dalling Road Day Nursery
Latimer Road Day Nursery
Uxbridge Road Day Nursery
Each is open on Monday to Friday from 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the charge
for children received into them is based on the parents' income and is reduced
if possible
Domestic Help service
This service, also administered by the London County Council employs 21
full-time and 69 part-time helpers and maintained its good and valuable work
during the year. Its local headquarters are in the Public Health Department
at the Town Hall.

1,286 effective visits were made to various homes by the Organiser and
her staff.
International Certificates of Vaccination and Inoculation
Arrangements continued during the year for the authentication by the
Medical Officer of Health of the signature of Doctors on certificates of vaccination
and inoculation by travellers from this country going abroad, as
required by the International Sanitary Regulations.
During the year 885 certificates were authenticated.
National Assistance Act, 1948
National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951.
Removal to Suitable Premises of Persons in Need of Care and Attention
Under the provision of the above Acts, a Medical Officer of Health may
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