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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
Walthamstow 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The following table shows the distribution of welfare foods at individual centres:—
| DISTRIBUTION CENTRE | National Dried Milk (Tins) | Cod Liver Oil (Bottles) | Vitamin Tablets (Packets) | Orange Juices (Bottle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookscroft Welfare Centre | 2,707 | 898 | 465 | 5,898 |
| Markhouse Road Health Services Clinic | 2,346 | 732 | 409 | 5,124 |
| Northcott House Distribution Centre | 11,033 | 1,371 | 1,576 | 15,428 |
| Penrhyn Avenue Infant Welfare Centre | 2,531 | 823 | 400 | 5,136 |
| Silverdale Road Health Services Clinic | 1,123 | 488 | 355 | 4,584 |
| Thorpe Coombe Maternity Hospital | — | 52 | 1,259 | 4,527 |
| West Avenue Health Services Clinic | 2,306 | 727 | 440 | 5,186 |
| Winchester Road Infant Welfare Centre | 877 | 389 | 262 | 3,031 |
| TOTAL issues at Distribution Centres | 22,923 | 5,480 | 5,166 | 48,914 |
| In addition, the following were issued to:- | ||||
| Hospitals (National Health Service) | 567 | – | 180 | 576 |
| Day Nurseries | – | 144 | – | 324 |
| GRAND TOTAL OF ISSUES | 23,490 | 5,624 | 5,346 | 49,814 |
DAY NURSERIES
During the year the average attendances at the day nurseries
(Mondays to Fridays only) were as follows:—
Under 2 yrs. Over 2 yrs. Total
Higham Hill Day Nursery 12.1 32.8 44.9
Handsworth Avenue Day
Nursery 10.4 25.0 35.4
Both day nurseries are approved for training in the care of
children aged 0-5 years and have sixty places.
Training.—During 1958 six nursery students gained certificates
awarded by the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health. Their
future careers were as follows:—
General nursing training 4
Private children's nursing 1
Teaching 1
NURSERIES AND CHILD MINDERS (REGULATION)
ACT, 1948
There were no registrations under the above Act during 1958.
DAILY GUARDIAN SCHEME
This Scheme was begun in May, 1951, and Guardians are paid
a retaining fee of 1s. 0d. per day (6d. per half day) by the County
Council whilst they are caring for a child. Guardians are approved
subject to a satisfactory health visitor's report.