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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
Willesden 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Table 59
Day Nurseries: Waiting List Position at: —
| Nursery | 1.1.63 | 31.12.63 |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Road | 6 | 14 |
| Evefield | 1 | 1 |
| Gladstone Park | 29 | 24 |
| Longstone Avenue | 5 | 6 |
| Mortimer Road | 41 | 35 |
| Villiers Road | 30 | 25 |
| Wesley Road | 10 | 2 |
| William Dunbar | 29 | 69 |
| Totals | 151 | 176 |
Table 60 Day Nurseries: Priorities
| Nursery | Unsupported Mothers | Medical reasons | Bad Housing | Low Income | Total on Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Road | 31 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 50 |
| Evefield | 22 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 40 |
| Gladstone Park | 20 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 49 |
| Longstone Avenue | 32 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 51 |
| Mortimer Road | 41 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 56 |
| Villiers Road | 28 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 38 |
| Wesley Road | 24 | — | 5 | 4 | 33 |
| William Dunbar | 42 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 60 |
| York Park (Area No. 4) | 12 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 23 |
| Totals | 252 | 46 | 62 | 40 | 400 |
Table 61
Day Nurseries: Staff
| Establishment | Position at: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31.12.63 | 31.12.62 | ||
| Supervisory Matron | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Matrons | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Deputy Matrons | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Wardens | 8 | 5 | 7 |
| Nursing Staff | 44 | 34 | 36 |
| Students | 36 | 36 | 20 |