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Chelsea 1942
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chelsea, 1942
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DISTRIBUTION OF COD LIVER OIL AND FRUIT
JUICES .
Since December, 1941, a scheme of cooperation
for the distribution of these
preparations has been arranged with the Local
Food Executive Officer. The preparations
are distributed from the Infant Welfare
Centre by a member of the public wealth
Staff. The scheme is constantly being
brought to the notice of eligible children
by the wealth visitors.
(B) Invalid Children's Aid Association.—Chairman : Lady Edward
Gleichen. Hon. Secretary: Miss Aileen Woodroffe.
The Chelsea branch of the Invalid Children's Aid Association is located
at 2, Glebe Place, King's Road, SAV.3. The Association provides, for
children referred to it, treatment in Hospitals, Sanatoria and Nursing
Homes, according to need; convalescence in the country or at the
seaside: orthopaedic appliances and surgical boots; massage, remedial
exercises, surgical dressings and medical comforts ; help in training
for suitable work: additional clothing, etc.
Two members of the Public Health Committee of the Borough
Council and the Medical Officer of Health are members of the local
Committee of the Association.
The Borough Council made a financial grant of £100 to the Association
for the vear commencing 1st April. 1942.
| TABLE NO. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | |
| ACTUAL CASES - CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE | 110 | 46 | 48 | 35 |
| CHILDREN ADMITTED TO L.C.C. BOARDING OUT HOME | 46 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| UNDER TUBERCULOSIS CONTACT SCHEME | ||||
| SANATORIUM TREATMENT ARRANGED | 2 | _ | 5 | _ |
| CHILDREN SUPPLIED WITH SURGICAL APPLIANCES | 14 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| CHILDREN TREATED AT I.C.A.A. ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC | 4 | _ | _ | _ |
| EXTENSIONS GRANTEDMEDICAL AID GRANTED | _ | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| MEDICAL AID GRANTED | 30 | 21 | _ | _ |
| MAINTAINED IN PERMANENT HOME | _ | 1 | 1 | _ |
| CHILDREN REFERRED TO L.C.C. SPCL CONVALESCENT HOSPITALS | 10 | _ | _ | 1 |
| CHILDREN REFERRED TO OTHER AGENCIES FOR HELP | 1 | _ | _ | 1 |
| CHILDREN REFERRED FROM HOSPITALS FOR SPECIAL REPORTS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| CHILDREN GRANTED OUTFITS OF CLOTHING BEFORE GOING AWAY. | 20 | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| CHILDREN EVACUATED CASES FOLLOWED UP WITH REPORTS | 8 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN-OWN ARRANGEMENTS MADE | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE - TOTAL | 149 | 94 | 54 | 46 |
CLINIC IN ABEYANCE SINCE SEPT 1939