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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
Bexley 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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During the year 27 applications were received. Of these, 20 were supported and 4 decided
not to proceed with their application. Of the 20 successful applicants: —
9 were over the age of 60
7 were over the age of 70
2 were over the age of 80
The remaining applicants suffered:—
one from mental ill health, and one from the effects of a sudden bereavement.
It is noteworthy that 18 out of 20 applications were, in fact, elderly citizens.
DAY CARE FOR UNDER 5's ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
The Borough does not provide a day nursery. Day care is, however, provided free of charge
for special cases recommended by the Medical Officers, General Practitioners and Health Visitors.
The children are placed in suitable private nurseries, playgroups or with childminders.
At the end of the year there was one child placed by the Council in a day nursery, and
eleven in playgroups. In these cases no charge fell on the parents.
| MEDICAL | |
|---|---|
| Withdrawn child — unsupported mother | |
| Behaviour problems reactive to difficult home situation | |
| Recommended by Child Guidance Clinic for language stimulation | |
| Retarded general development and speech | |
| Developmental retardation | |
| Visual handicap | |
| Asthma | |
| Deafness + associated speech defect | |
| Behaviour problem due to parental involvement with blind, partially deaf, epileptic brother | |
| Behaviour problem in single parent family | |