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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
Islington 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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At the date of transfer there were 8 Day Nurseries open :
| Scholefield Road | 65 | places |
| Camden Road | 66 | ,, |
| Clephane Road | 60 | ,, |
| Plimsoll Road | 33 | „ |
| Pembroke Street | 50 | „ |
| Canonbury Place | 70 | „ |
| Windsor Street | 68 | „ |
| Mitford Road | 68 | „ |
| 480 | „ |
Miss Powell, S.R.N., Superintendent Matron of Day Nurseries, commenced
duties on 21st January, 1948.
The following are the matrons of the Day Nurseries:—
Miss Sampson, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Tew, Miss Selby, Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Watson,
Miss Wellacott, Mrs. Hicks.
There are also 8 Deputy Matrons, 8 Wardens, 21 Nursery Nurses and 47 Nursery
Assistants.
The two medical officers who visit the Day Nurseries are—
Miss Mary Adams, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., M.B., B.S.(Ldn.).
Mrs. Phyllis Dobbs, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., B.Chir.
There is one private nursery in the Borough sited in the premises of a laundry,
and established so that mothers working in the laundry could leave their children
during the day. There are approximately 35 children in this nursery. The nursery
is not under the control of the Council, but the premises have been well adapted to
their purpose. The Matron is a State Registered Nurse and a Medical Officer,
privately appointed, is on call and examines the children periodically.
Where figures in this Section have been given for the whole year, I am indebted to the
staff of the Divisional Health Office, London County Council.