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It is interesting to examine the figures in the above table. The
number of illegitimate live births shews a definite tendency to
decline. This is a natural trend following disturbed conditions due
to the war.
The Infant Mortality Rate for illegitimate infants shows a
similar decline until 1948 when for the first time, there have been
no illegitimate infant deaths at all.
As the figures are small they cannot have much statistical
significance but at least they support the feeling that everything
possible is being done to ease the difficulties of these unfortunate
girls, and to enable them to have their babies under the most suitable
conditions.
NURSING HOMES.
The Surrey County Council have registered nine Nursing
Homes
44, Onslow Road General Medical and Maternity.
25, West Park Road General Medical and Maternity.
86, Mount Ararat Road General Medical.
22, Cardigan Road General Medical.
19, Grena Road General Medical.
18, Mortlake Road General Medical.
108, Church Road General Medical.
Beaconsfield, Kew Green Maternity only.
21, King's Road Maternity only.
AH these Homes have been visited during the year.
DAY NURSERIES.
With the approval of the Ministry of Health the following
Day Nurseries are maintained in the Borough:—
(a) Parkshot Day Nursery, Richmond (52 places).
(b) Grey Court Day Nursery, Ham (60 places).