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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
Leyton 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Ophthalmic Clinic
Children referred 5
Attendances 12
WELFARE FOOD
Issues - The total issues during 1957 were:-
National Dried Milk (Tins) 27,816
Cod Liver Oil (Bottles) 6,782
Vitamin A & D Tablets (Pkts) 3,767
Orange Juice (Bottles) 66,094
CARE OF PREMATURE INFANTS (weighing 51bs. 8ozs. or under):-
Born at Home 16
Born in Hospital or Nursing
Home 67
DAY NURSERIES
There are two Day Nurseries in the area, each having accommodation for
60 children.
(1) Ellingham Road Day Nursery.
Ellingham Road, Leyton, E.15. (Tel.Maryland 3683)
(2) Knotts Green Day Nursery,
Leyton Green Road, E.10. (Tel. Leytonstone 4100)
| KNOTTS GREEN | ELLINGHAM ROAD | TOTAL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs. | 2-5 yrs. | 0-2 yrs. | 2-5 yrs. | 0-2 yrs | 2-5 yrs. | |
| Number of approved places at end of year | 15 | 35 | 15 | 35 | 30 | 70 |
| Number of children on register at end of year | 16 | 44 | 15 | 45 | 31 | 89 |
| Total attendances during year | 3003 | 8504 | 2524 | 8321 | 5527 | 16 825 |
| Number of days open | 254 | 255 | ||||
CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT
Numbers sent to
Convalescent Home
Children 3
Mother and children 4 mothers with 7 children
(50)