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Southwark 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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DAY NURSERIES .
There were three Day Nurseries unaer tne uontroi ox the Council in the Borough, and the following is a summary of the attendances up to July 5th 1948.
| Monday to Friday. | Saturday Morning | Total Attendances | Daily Average. Mon. - Fri. | Average Sat. Morn. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISHOP'S HOUSE | 7711 | 321 | 8032 | 60.7 | 12.8 |
| ST . GEORGE 1S | 5539 | 225 | 5764 | 43.6 | 9.0 |
| CROS S'TAYS | 4654 | 162 | 4816 | 36.6 | 6.5 |
| Tot als. | |||||
| 17904 | 708 | 18612 | |||
FLAY CENTRES.
Owing to the poor attendances at the part time Centres
(an average of only 4 attendances per session), it was decided
to transfer these centres to Sutherland House. These transfers
took place 26th January 1948 in the case of Villa Street Centre,
and 2Cth February 1948 in the case of Focock Street Centre.
Sutherland House rlay Centre.
This Centre was opened to assist the appeal by the
Government for part-time women workers. As from 26th January,
1948, afternoon sessions only were held but a full-time basis oame
into operation on 1st March, 1948.
The total number of sossions held up to 5th July, 1948 v/as
199 with 5056 toddlers attending. This represents an average
attendance of 25.4 per session.
SOLARIUM.
436 expectant and nursing mothers, and children under five
years received treatment in the Solarium. The total number of
attendances was 2,4C0.
GYNAECOLOGICAL CLINIC .
13 Sessions were held and 104 patients seen by the Specialist,
who gave advice and arranged treatment where necessary.
This represents an average attendance of 8 patients per
session.