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In addition to the above approximately 40,600 Disposable
Sheets, and 16,800 Interliners, were issued — a total of 57,400
compared with 49,500 issued in 1966.
Nurseries and Child Minders Regulation Act 1948
During the year new registrations of premises under the
above Act increased the total number of places provided for
children, mainly in play-groups from 1259 at the end of 1966 to
1479 at the end of 1967. The number of Church or Social halls
registered increased by eight to a total of 44. The number of
child minders registered increased by four, 18 being registered
at the end of the year, providing for the daily minding of 135
children.
All applications for registration were granted subject to the
observance of fixed standards regarding space and amenity, and
of recommendations contained in reports by the Public Health
Inspector, Health Visitor, and the Fire Prevention Department
of the London Fire Brigade. All premises and child minders are
inspected periodically by the Health Visitors.
Nursing Homes:
One nursing home closed during the year, leaving three
homes registered in the Borough. Regular visits of inspection
are made to the homes which provide a total of 60 beds for acute
and chronic sick.
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