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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
Ilford 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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During 1928, 1 child was examined under Section 13 of
the Education Act, 1918 (Employment of Children in Entertainments
Act, 1918), the certificate being granted.
The Juvenile Employment Committee has, during the past year, found occupation for 641 children, as follows:—
| Boys. | Girls. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| On register: Claimants (2nd January, 1928) | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| On register: Non-claimants (2nd January, 1928) | 60 | 36 | 96 |
| Totals | 77 | 53 | 130 |
| Fresh claims to U.I. Benefit | 119 | 109 | 228 |
| Renewal claims to U.I. Benefit | 92 | 69 | 161 |
| Totals | 211 | 178 | 389 |
| Fresh Registrations (for work only) | 324 | 389 | 713 |
| Re-registrations | 141 | 226 | 367 |
| Totals | 465 | 615 | 1,080 |
| Total number of young persons dealt with during the year | 753 | 846 | 1,599 |
| Placed by Bureau: Locally | 228 | 241 | 469 |
| Placed by Bureau: Non-locally | 86 | 86 | 172 |
| Totals | 314 | 327 | 641 |
22. M iscellaneous.—In accordance with the Education Committee's regulations, the under-mentioned bursars, student-teachers, teachers, and school caretakers were medically examined and reported upon during the year by the School Medical Officer:—
| Bursars | 14 |
| Student-teachers | 20 |
| Newly-appointed teachers | 31 |
| Teachers absent through illness | 18 |
| School Caretaker | 1 |
| Total | 84 |
| Re-examinations:— | |
| Bursars | 3 |
| Student-teachers | 2 |
| Newly-appointed teachers | 7 |
| Total | 12 |