London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Greenwich 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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In view of the waiting list for children to be seen at the Child
Guidance Clinic, some were referred to other Child Psychiatrists
in the Borough from time to time if their cases warranted earlier
attention. Waiting time for the Child Guidance Clinic at Rochester
Way is now approximately 10 months.
Special Schools
At the Charlton Park School for physically handicapped pupils
177 children were on roll. In addition to her weekly attendance the
School Medical Officer visited on request and Orthopaedic, Ophthalmic
and Cardiological Consultants visited the school at regular
intervals during the year. Physiotherapy and Speech Therapy
classes continued to be held daily.
Other special schools in the Borough include:—
| School | Total on Roll |
|---|---|
| Beverly School for Deaf Children aged 5-11 years | 49 |
| Meridian School Unit for Partially Deaf Children aged 5-16 years | 33 |
| Hawthorn Cottage School for Delicate Children aged 5-16 years | 122 |
| Moatbridge School for Maladjusted Boys and Girls aged 5-16 years | 41 |
| Griffin Manor School for Maladjusted Boys and Girls aged 5-16 years | 18 |
| Riverway School for E.S.N. Boys 11-16 years | 160 |
| Rose Cottage School for E.S.N. Boys and Girls 5-16 years | 196 |
| The Slade School for E.S.N. Girls 5-16 years (Mixed 5-11 years) | 164 |
| Thomas Doggett School for E.S.N. Boys 11-16 years | 97 |