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

Lewisham 1972

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]

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Table: CHILDREN ATTENDING SPECIAL SCHOOLS OR UNITS (Special School/Unit Age Range 2 years to 16+ years)

CHILDREN ATTENDING SPECIAL SCHOOLS OR UNITS (Special School/Unit Age Range 2 years to 16+ years)

Type of School/UnitDayBoardingTotal
Deaf4010 (3 weekly)50
Partially hearing38-38
Partially hearing with additional handicap112
Physically handicapped2-2
Physically handicapped with additional handicap---
Deaf/Blind-11
Delicate---
ESN11-11
Maladjusted---
Others
ESN (Severe) School1
Early Care Unit-
Residential Care5
Total Number of Children on register: 339 Under School Age:6