Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham District]
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School Baths.
School children attend the public Baths for swimming.
A spray bath is provided at the Minor Ailments Clinic for the
treatment of skin affections.
Hot baths are provided at the Disinfecting Station for cleansing
and disinfestation of childien.
Co-operation of Parents.
The same arrangements apply as were stated in 1919 report.
Co-operation of Teachers.
The teachers generally are sympathetic towards the School Medical
Service and co-operate with the medical staff in facilitating inspection
and treatment.
Co-operation of School Attendance Officers.
The Attendance Officers are under the supervision of Mr. Lewis, the
Superintendent Attendance Officer. They are assisted by, and assist
the School Medical Staff in ascertaining the causes of absence from
school and a means of speedy remedy of defects and early return to
school.
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Co-operation of Voluntary Bodies.
Co-operation with the Invalid Children's Aid Association is as
stated in the report for 1920. whereby provision is made for convalescent-home
treatment and the supply of surgical instruments.
No. of weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
No. of children | 6 | 6 | 9 | 54 | 19 | 58 | 23 | 32 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
No of weeks | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 33 | 36 | 43 | 51 | 52 | — |
No. of children | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
In 26 of these cases the treatment has been continued in 1922.