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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
Merton 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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Third Priority—In exceptional cases, where, upon consideration of
individual circumstances, it appears to the Council that admission
is necessary in the best interests of the child.
The following table shows the places available and the average daily attendance at each nursery:—
| Nursery | No. of places 0-2 years | No. of places 2-5 years | Total number of places | Average daily attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Day Nursery | 12 | 34 | 46 | 43.35 |
| Middleton Road Day Nursery ... | 9 | 30 | 39 | 30.72 |
At the end of the year there were eighteen private day nurseries registered
under the Nurseries and Child Minders Regulation Act, with a total of
453 places. In addition there were 5 daily minders on the register.
Care of Unmarried Mothers and their Children
Thirty-nine cases were admitted to various Homes during the
year. Close co-operation is maintained between the various Homes
and the Authority in order to secure the follow-up of the infants.
The following malformations were notified during the year:—
| Central nervous system | 14 |
| Eye, ear | 3 |
| Alimentary system | 4 |
| Respiratory system | 1 |
| Uro-genital system | 9 |
| Limbs | 20 |
| Other skeletal | 4 |
| Other malformations | 1 |
| Total | 56 |
Welfare Foods and Vitamins
National Dried Milk and vitamins were available at all Infant
Welfare Centres with the exception of Pelham Road Clinic, and also
at Russell Road Clinic and the W.R.V.S. Centres in Merton and
Mitcham.
Sales for the year 1966 are shown below:—
National Dried Milk 22,760 tins
Cod Liver Oil 3,490 bottles
Vitamins 'A' and 'D' 3,798 packets
Orange Juice 60,187 bottles
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