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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Total number of attendances of infants 38,560
First attendances 2,372
Attendances of children from 1 to 5 years 9,690
Total number of children on roll on 31/12/60
after omission of all those who had not
attended for six months 4,460
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 38,560 | 2,372 | 4,460 |
| 1959 | 35,961 | 2,043 | 3,859 |
| 1958 | 35,756 | 1,946 | 3,802 |
| 1957 | 37,948 | 1,916 | 3,976 |
| 1956 | 36,902 | 1,895 | 3,916 |
768 sessions were held during the year, the average attendance
per session being 50 mothers with their infants.
The following are the figures for each Centre:—
| Sessions | Average Attendance | |
|---|---|---|
| Barkingside (until 22/8/60) | 31 | 30 |
| Chadwell | 48 | 64 |
| Becontree | 48 | 48 |
| Downshall | 48 | 56 |
| Manford Way | 48 | 36 |
| Woodford Avenue (until 27/1/60) | 4 | 53 |
| Kenwood Gardens (from 3/2/60) | 47 | 64 |
| Seven Kings | 48 | 57 |
| Grosvenor Road | 47 | 50 |
| Heathcote Avenue (from 31/8/60) | 17 | 48 |
| Cecil Hall (Wednesdays) | 47 | 43 |
| Cecil Hall (Thursdays) | 47 | 40 |
| Newbury Hall | 48 | 53 |
| Marks Gate | 48 | 42 |
| Goodmayes | 48 | 50 |
| Ilford Lane | 47 | 43 |