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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
Tottenham 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Surgical Instruments.—Two children were assisted towards the cost
of surgical boots. One child was assisted with spectacles.
HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN UNDER
5 YEARS OF AGE.
The arrangement with the Prince of Wales's Hospital, Tottenham,
and the North Middlesex Hospital, Edmonton, for children referred
from the Welfare Centres for consultation and treatment was continued
during the year.
Arrangements still exist with the Prince of Wales's General Hospital
for institutional treatment, and for the provision in the out-patients'
department for the treatment of crippling conditions.
One child continued at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
and 1 at Brookfields Orthopaedic Hospital during the year.
One child received treatment at a special Eye Hospital.
The following table sets out the number of cases referred to hospital under the Local Authority's Scheme:—
| Tonsils and Adenoids Cases. | Other Cases. | Total. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales's Hospital. | North Middlesex Hospital. | Orthopaedic Hospitals. | Eye Hospitals. | |
| 14 | 2 | *2 | 1 | 19 |
* Continued from 1933—1 still in residence; special instruments also supplied.
HEALTH VISITORS.
There has been no alteration in the number of Health Visitors engaged
by the Committee since 1921, although their duties now include the
supervision of Foster Children.