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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
Ilford 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Council, again part of a site reserved for a health centre, the Minister has
indicated that he will be prepared to consider its inclusion in his capital
building programme for 1958/59 on receipt of revised plans and estimates
of cost.
Infant Welfare Centres.—103 voluntary lady helpers were engaged
in the work at the Infant Welfare Centres at the end of December, 1957.
During the year the following attendances were recorded:—
Total number of attendances of infants 37,948
First attendances 1,916
Attendances of Children from 1 to 5 years 12,052
Total number of children on roll on 31/12/57 after
omission of all those who had not attended for six
months 3,976
The following is a comparison of the attendances at the Infant Welfare Centres for the past five years:—
| Total No. of attendances of Infants | First attendances | Total No. of children on roll on 31st December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 37,948 | 1,916 | 3,976 |
| 1950 | 36,902 | 1,895 | 3,916 |
| 1935 | 36,196 | 1,855 | 3,687 |
| 1934 | 38,392 | 1,858 | 3,565 |
| 1953 | 39,294 | 1,924 | 3,629 |
744 sessions were held during the year, the average attendance at each
session being 51 mothers with their infants.
The following are the figures for each Centre:—
| Sessions | Average Attendance | |
|---|---|---|
| Barkingside | 48 | 44 |
| Chad well | 48 | 55 |
| Becontree | 49 | 52 |
| Downshall | 49 | 55 |
| Manford Way | 49 | 35 |
| Woodford Avenue | 48 | 78 |
| Seven Kings | 48 | 62 |
| Cecil Hall (Wednesdays) | 48 | 38 |
| Cecil Hall (Thursdays) | 47 | 43 |
| Newbury Hall | 48 | 50 |
| Goodmayes | 48 | 44 |
| Grosvenor Road | 48 | 61 |
| Ilford Lane | 48 | 48 |
| Valentines | 48 | 51 |
| Fairlop | 47 | 58 |
| Mark's Gate | 23 | 15 |