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Under 2 Over 3
Crossways War-time Nursery,
New Kent Road, S.E.I. - 45
Bishop's House War-time Nursery,
Kennington Park Place, S.E.11. 30 50
Evelina War-time Nursery,
Southwark Bridge Road, S.E.1. 40 10
Clubland War-time Nursery,
L.C.C. Rest Centre,
Camberwell Road, S.E.5. - 20
St. George's War-time Nursery,
L.C.C. Rest Centre,
Westminster Fridge Road, S.E.1. - 20
The health of the children in the nurseries was generally
good and there was a satisfactory attendance of those whose names
were on the registers.
In addition to these nurseries, there were two residential
war-time nurseries in country areas which were maintained by the
Surrey County Council by arrangement with this Authority. These
nurseries which were situated at Whitnorth, Shalford, Surrey and at
Tilford Convalescent Home, Tilford, Surrey, each had accommodation
for 40 children. On the 23rd August, 1943, the Tilford nursery was
removed to more commodious premises at "Hurlands", Puttenham, Surrey.
WOMEN'S COUNTRY HOLIDAY FUND.
Nine women and thirteen children were sent for convalescence
under this scheme. It may be mentioned owing to the closing
of the seaside homes the number of patients recommended of necessity
had to be restricted.
SOLARIUM-HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
During the year 369 children under the age of 5 years
received treatments in the Solarium at the request of the Council's
Medical Officers. The total attendance was 1,288.
CONVALESCENT TREATMENT.
Under arrangements made between the Council and the
Invalid Childrens Aid Association 29 children were sent away for
convalescent treatment. It was noted that many parents were
unwilling to allow their children to receive treatment away from home
through anxiety arising from possibility of enemy action.
EXTRA NOURISHMENT.
The Invalid Kitchens of London under arrangements made with
Council during the year supplied 251 dinners to children, necessitous
expectant and nursing mothers upon the recommendation of the Council's
Medical Officers.
DENTAL CLINIC.
There was an increased attendance of patients at the
M. & C.W. Dental Clinic at the weekly sessions held at the Health
Services Department. The number of new patients examined were:-
Expectant mothers 67
Nursing mothers 24
Children 53