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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
Acton 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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| Number Mothers Examined | 227 |
| ,, Mothers Referred | 223 |
| ,, Children Examined | 142 |
| ,, Children Referred | 131 |
| ,, Mothers Treated | 185 |
| ,, Children Treated | 119 |
| ,, Attendances— Mothers | 940 |
| Children | 178 |
| Permanent Teeth— Fillings | 494 |
| Extractions | 571 |
| Temporary Teeth— Fillings | 122 |
| Extractions | 45 |
| Anaesthetics— General | 148 |
| Local | 50 |
| Dressings— Mothers | 168 |
| Children | 30 |
| Scale and Polish— Mothers | 131 |
| Children | — |
| Number Other Operations— Mothers | 154 |
| Children | 176 |
| Number Dental Plates Supplied | 80 |
SPEECH THERAPY REPORT, 1947.
During the earlier part of the year, three sessions weekly were
held at the Priory School. From September onwards, after the
appointment of an Assistant Speech Therapist by Middlesex County
Council, it was possible to double the sessions on Wednesdays.
In addition to the regular treatment of individual cases, time
is allotted for preliminary interviews with diagnosis; for giving
advice to parents; for reviewing cases where no defect was noted
at the first interview and for following up cases which have been
discharged. Also, seven school departments have been visited.
A total of 79 appointments for parents were made;
56 attended.
23 failed first appointments but only 4 failed to attend
subsequently.