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Islington 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Islington Crematorium.
There were 180 cremations during the year at the Council's Crematorium. East
Finchley, all of which were certified by the Medical Referee or Deputy Medical
Referee. The Crematorium was closed for three months for repairs.
Maternity and Child Welfare Services.
The Maternity and Child Welfare Services are, of course, the responsibility of
the London County Council as the Local Health Authority. Islington is included
in Division 3 of the L.C.C. Services and I am indebted to Dr. A. B. Stewart, Divisional
Medical Officer for the information given below in respect of these services:—
| Welfare Centre | Children's | Ante-Natal and Post-Natal | Immunisation | Dental | Vaccination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington V oluntary Welfare Centre, 6-9, Manor Gardens, N.7. | Mon. to Fri. 1.45 p.m. | Wed. 1.45 p.m. Thes Thurs.} 9.3. am | Tues. 9 a.m. & 2.45 p.m. | Tues. 11.15 a.m. | |
| North Branch Clinic. Blythe Mansions, Hornsey Rise, N.19. | Fri. 1.45 p.m. | Mon. 1.45 p.m. | |||
| North Branch Clinic. Newcourt Church Hall, Tollington Pk., N.4. | Wed. 1.45 p.m. | ||||
| West Islington Welfare Centre. 42 ft 44. Richmond Avenue, N.1. | Mon., Wed. & Fri. 1.30 p.m. | Tues. 9.45 a.m. Tues. 1.30 p.m. Thurs. 9.45 a.m. | W ed. 10.30 a.m. | Fri. 9.30 a.m. | |
| West Branch Clinic, St. Luke's Mission Hall, Goodinge Road, N.7. | Thurs. 11 a.m. & 1.30 p.m | ||||
| South Islington Welfare Centre, Tibberton Square, Essex Road, N.1. | Mon. 1.30 p.m. Wed. 1.30 p.m. Thurs. 9.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m | Mon. 9.3o a.m. Fri. 9.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. | 10.0 a.m. Tues. and 2.0 p.m. | ||
| South Branch Clinic, Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N.1. | Mon. 1.30 p.m. Tues. 9.30 a.m. | Tues. 2.0 p.m. | |||
| South Branch Clinic, Mildmay Sunray Clinic, Mildmay Memorial Hospital, Newington Green, N.l. | Tues. 9.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. Thurs. 1.30 p.m. | ||||
| East Islington Welfare Centre, 32, Drayton Park, N.5. | Tues. 9.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. Fri. 1.30 p.m. | Mon. 9.0 a.m. Wed. 9.30 a.m. & 1.30 pm. | Mon. 2.0 p.m. Fri, 10.0 a.m. | ||
| East Branch Clinic, Congregational Church Hall, Highbury Quadrant, N.5. | Thurs. 9.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. |
| Infants | North | South | East | West | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 years | 14,059 | 12,693 | 9,972 | 9,776 | ||
| 1-2 years | 2,565 | 3,104 | 1,193 | 1,767 | ||
| 2-5 years | 2,316 | 1,657 | 794 | 1,125 | ||
| Ante-N'atal and post-Natal combined | 3,049 | 1,482 | 2,124 | 2,02.5 | ||
| 31.12.51 | |
|---|---|
| Number of persons on register prepared to receiv e children | 42 |
| Number of foster-children being cared for | 53 |