London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Welfare Centres.
| WELFARE CENTRE | Children's | Ante-Natal and Post — Natal | Immunisation | Dental | Vaccination | Toddlers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Islington Infant Welfare Centre (Voluntary) _ 6'9, Manor Gardens, N.7. | Mon. to Fri. 1.45 p.m. | Mon. 1.45 p.m. Thurs. midwives Tues. Wed. 9.30 a.m. Thurs. Wed. 1.45 p.m. | Wed. 2.0 p.m. | Tues. 9 a.m. and 2.45 p.m. | Wed. 2.0 p.m | Tues. 9.30 a.m. Fri. 1.45 p.m. |
| North Branch Clinic — Blythe Mansions, Hornsey Rise, N.19. | Fri. 1.45 p.m. | Mon. 1.45 p.m. | ||||
| North Branch Clinic — New Court Church Hall, Tollington Pk., N.4. | Wed. 1.45 p.m. | |||||
| Archway M. & C.W. Centre Congregational Church, June-tion Road, N.19. | Thurs. 9.30 a.m. 1.45 p.m. | Thurs. a.m. p.m. | Thurs. a.m p.m. | |||
| West Islington Welfare Centre 42 & 44, Richmond Avenue, N.1 | Mon. 1 30 p.m. Wed. 1.30 p.m. Fri. 9.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. | Tues. 1.30 p.m. Thurs. 9.45 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. (midwives) | Wed. 10.30 a.m. | Wed. 10.30 a.m. | Wed. 9.30 a.m. | |
| West Branch Clinic Tenants Clubroom, Hilldrop Estate, N.7. | Tues. 1.30 p.m. Thurs. 9.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. | |||||
| Sonth Islington Welfare Centre 6, Clephane Road, Essex Road, N.l. | Mon. 1.30 p.m. Wed. 9.30 a.m. & 1.30 p.m. Thurs. 1.30 p.m. | Mon. 9.30 a.m. Fri. 9.30 a.m. Tues. 1.30 p.m. | Fri. 2.0 p.m. | Wed. 2.0 p.m. | Fri. 1.30 p.m. | |
| South Branch Clinic _ Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, N.l. | Tues. 9.30 a.m. 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. 1.30 p.m. (midwives) Thurs 1.30 p.m. | Mon. 2.0 p.m. Fri. 10.0 a.m. | Mon. 3.0 p.m. | Wed. 9.30 a.m. | |
| Eeast Branch Clinic 6, Hurlock Street, N.5. | Thura. 1.30 p.m. |
Total Attendances at Infant Welfare Centres.
| Infants | North | South | East | West | Archway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0—1 years | 12,928 | 9,612 | 7,463 | 9,013 | 2,371 |
| 1—2 years | 1,889 | 1,324 | 948 | 1,122 | 495 |
| 2—5 years | 1,381 | 738 | 251 | 597 | 255 |
| Ante-Natal and Post — Natal combined | 5,855 | 2,889 | 2,444 | 3,186 | — |
Child Life Protection.
| The table of foster-mothers and foster-children being cared for is as follows : | ||
| 31.12.56 | ||
| Number of persons on register prepared to receive children | 29 | |
| Number of foster-children being cared for | 39 | |
| At present there are 4 Day Nurseries open in Islington:— | ||
| Scholefield Road | 65 places | |
| Canonbury Place | 70 „ | |
| Windsor Street | 68 „ | |
| Mitford Road | 68 „ | |
| 271 | ||
There are also 50 places for Islington children in Springdale Day Nursery
(Stoke Newington).