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 Lambeth Borough]
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(10) Equipment will be required for anthropometric measurements,
i.e., for height, and for weight up to say 50 lbs.,
also sight-testing cards with pictures instead of letters
of the alphabet, spatulas, dressings, ointments, etc., the
cost of which will be borne by the welfare centre.
There will no doubt be considerable difficulties arising from time
to time but it is hoped that no definite friction will occur. Being
a new scheme the administrative details will be sure to need
alteration as time goes on, but if the work is carried out with the
health of the toddler as the main object and with as little rigidity
as possible the scheme should be successful.
Please report any difficulties to me which cannot be overcome.
Yours faithfully,
Medical Officer of Health.
Enclosures:—
(а) Hospital times.
(b) Hospital Card.
(c) Weekly list to Lady Almoner.
(d) Record card.
(e) Follow-up card.