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Wandsworth 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Owing to a slight outbreak of infection by Streptococcus
haemolyticus, eight cases having occurred during the months of
May and June, the home was closed from 16th July to 1st
August, for the purpose of carrying out thorough cleansing1
and re-decoration. Patients were re-admitted on the 2nd
August. No further cases have occured since the Home was
re-opened.
WAR TIME NURSERIES.
By the end of 1943, the Council had established 10 War
Time Day Nurseries, which were authorised to accommodate 495
children. To supplement the provision made by the Borough
Council, the London County Council has set up nurseries with
accomodation for 86 children at three of their Rest Centres.
Proposals for opening two further nurseries in Upper
Richmond Road, Putney, and Summerly Street, Wandsworth,
were well in hand by the end of the year.
Particulars of War Time Day Nurseries.
| Address | Authorised No. of children | Date of opening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95, Lacey Road, S.W.15. | 35 | 2.3.1942. | |
| 72, West Hill Road, S.W.18. | 44 | 12.7.1943. | |
| Fairfield Street, S.W.18. | 50 | 12.1.1942. | |
| 204, Mitcham Road, S.W.17. | 50 | 11.5.1942. | |
| Sherwood Avenue, S.W.16. | 50 | 28.6.1943. | |
| 3, Christchurch Road, S.W.2. | 64 | 23.11.1942. | |
| 22, Old Devonshire Road, S.W.12. | 40 | 2.3.1942. | |
| 72, Endlesham Road, S.W.12. | 52 | 1.2.1943. | |
| 14 Cresset Street, S.W.4. | 50 | 27.5.1943, | |
| 3/5, Larkhall Rise, S.W.4. | 60 | 28.6.1943. | |