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
Wandsworth 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Details of non-routine medical inspections carried out in 1964
| 1964 | 1965 | |
|---|---|---|
| Reinspections | 8,586 | 9,007 |
| Secondary-school annual surveys | 152 | 174 |
| Other non-routine inspections (see table below) | 5,260 | 5,625 |
| 7-plus experimental scheme inspections | 64 | 122 |
| Total | 14,062 | 14,928 |
| 30,921 | 32,392 |
| Nature of inspection | Number inspected | |
|---|---|---|
| Bathing centre inspections: | ||
| Scabies | — | 2 |
| Other | 16 | 2 |
| Employment certificates | 467 | 533 |
| School journeys | 2,894 | 3,181 |
| Recuperative holidays: | ||
| Before holiday | 42 | 89 |
| On return | 3 | 1 |
| Candidates for Higher Awards | 1 | — |
| Outward Bound courses | 1 | — |
| Boarding Schools for the Delicate: | ||
| Pre-departure inspections | 12 | 5 |
| On return from school | 2 | 2 |
| Handicapped pupils: | ||
| Statutory examinations | 15 | 16 |
| Periodic special defect examinations | 947 | 979 |
| Research investigations and enquiries | 64 | |
| Special examinations at request of: Head Teacher: | ||
| Child's name entered in special book | 140 | 126 |
| Others | 324 | 269 |
| School Nurse: | ||
| Following health survey | 17 | 28 |
| Others | 165 | 109 |
| Divisional Officer (Education) | 43 | 62 |
| Divisional School Care Organiser or Care Committee | 29 | 20 |
| Parent | 101 | 90 |
| All other non-routine inspections | 41 | 47 |
| Total | 5,260 | 5,625 |