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Romford 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]

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Day Nurseries

Attendances at the two 30-place Nurseries and one 40-place Nursery in the area during the year were as follow:—

No. on RegisterAv. Daily Attendance
1961196019611960
January11911780.083.3
February12211478.986.4
March12212374.793.1
April13112589.992.5
May13713397.1103.9
June14213199.1100.1
July13412791.590.5
August14013581.782.3
September14512699.395.4
October144132108.496.4
November143137108.3100.7
December14213295.595.5

Nurseries and Child Minders' Regulation Act
Registrations in force under this Act during the year were as
follow:—
Registered Children Permitted
Premises 1 12
Persons 1 8
Refreshes nurses
To enable the professional staff of the Department to keep
abreast of modern techniques and advances in medical science,
medical and dental officers are nominated from time to time to
attend refresher courses or courses devoted to some particular
aspect of their work. In addition, arrangements are made for
Health Visitors, Midwives, Home Nurses, and the staff of the
Day Nurseries to attend a refresher course at five-yearly intervals.
During the year, two Assistant Medical Officers, one Dental Officer,
four Health Visitors, three members of the Midwifery and Home
Nursing Staff, and a Deputy Matron of a Day Nursery attended
various courses arranged for the staffs of employing authorities
by their respective professional organisations.
Whenever possible, facilities are also made available for the
staff concerned to attend any lectures, study days, etc., held within
easy travelling distance of the Borough.
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