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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
Southgate 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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at the Centres being characterised by its unselfishness and regularity.
The Committee held its Annual Christmas Party for
mothers as usual, and this function once more proved entirely
successful.
Staff.—Mrs. Thomas, clerical assistant in the Maternity
Department, was absent from duty, owing to illness, for three
months, but has happily recovered and is now working full time.
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Medical Inspection.—The Middlesex County Medical Officer
is the Chief School Medical Officer for this district, and organises
and supervises the work.
The total number of Children in Schools during 1933:—
| Inspected. | Requiring Treatment. | |
|---|---|---|
| Entrants | 554 | 79 |
| Intermediates | 419 | 67 |
| Leavers | 339 | 73 |
| — 1312 | — 219 | |
| Other ages | 226 | 30 |
| Special | 2 | – |
| — 228 | — 30 | |
| 1540 | 249 |
School Clinics.—These are provided by the Middlesex County
Council.
(a) Minor Ailment Treatment Clinics are in operation at Highfield
Road Council School, Winchmore Hill, where sessions are
held on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, and at Holly
Park Council School, Friern Barnet, on Monday mornings and
Friday afternoons.
Total number of children dealt with at the Minor Ailment,' Clinics:—
| New Cases | Attendances . | Treated. | Not requiring Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchmore Hill | 1412 | 6445 | 1339 | 73 |
| Holly Park | 206 | 646 | 189 | 17 |
| 1618 | 7091 | 1528 | 90 |