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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
London County Council 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]
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Table (i)—Basic data—1st January, 1955 to 31 st December, 1956.
| Nursery | Block or floor | Capacity | Total days of residence in the two years (daily strength for 731 days) (a) | Number of children at 1.1.55 | Admissions during 1955-56 | Total children at risk during the two years (Cols. 3 and 4) | Turnover (admissions÷no. of children present on 1.1.55) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | ||
| Downs | Anne | 70 | 45,716 | 55 | 215 | 270 | 3-91 |
| Charles | 29,227 | 65 | 161 | 226 | 2-45 | ||
| Total | 74,943 | 120 | 376 | 496 | 3-13 | ||
| St. Margaret's | 1st floor | 40 | 27,164 | 40 | 195 | 235 | 4-88 |
| 2nd floor | 34 | 21,784 | 33 | 116 | 149 | 3-52 | |
| Total | 74 | 48,948 | 73 | 311 | 384 | 4-26 |
(a) Includes days sick in nursery but not days sick in hospital.
(b) Charles House closed on 28th May, 1956 ; all children transferred to Anne House and capacity reduced to figure in brackets.