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East Ham 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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TABLE 13.
MENTAL DEFICIENCY ACTS, 1913—38.
(Statistics for 1942—1947.)
| YEAR 31 Dec. | UNDER | ORDER | In places of Safety | Under Statutory Supervision | Under Permissive Powers | Under Friendly Care | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Institutions | Under Guardianship | ||||||
| 1942 | 138 | 40 | — | 113 | 5 | 40 | 336 |
| 1943 | 146 | 38 | — | 134 | 6 | 34 | 359 |
| 1944 | 153 | 35 | — | 125 | 5 | 35 | 353 |
| 1945 | 159 | 38 | 1 | 131 | 4 | 44 | 377 |
| 1946 | 159 | 37 | 1 | 132 | 4 | 50 | 383 |
| 1947 | *158 | 43 | — | 137 | 3 | 56 | 397 |
* Including 9 on Licence.
Occupation Centre.
The arrangements outlined in the report for 1945 have
continued.
The attendances during 1947 are indicated below:— Morning Session:—
| Number on register | 19 | (10 males and 9 females) |
| Number of Sessions | 234 | |
| Total attendances | 4,525 | |
| Average attendance | 19 | |
| Afternoon Session:— | ||
| Number on register | 21 | (10 males and 11 females) |
| Number of Sessions | 234 | |
| Total attendances | 4,886 | |
| Average attendance | 20 |
BLIND PERSONS ACTS, 1920-1938.
The work of ascertainment and medical examination has
continued and blind persons are under the constant supervision
and care of Miss Kingston. Lectures and instruction in Moon and
Braille are given during the day, and evening visits are paid when
required. All blind persons and dependants are now entitled to
free medical treatment under the Council's Social Welfare
Domiciliary Medical Service Scheme.
I wish to express appreciation and thanks to the local Welfare
Association for their beneficent services to the blind.