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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
Barking 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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| The Faircross Special School is divided into three sections— a Physically Defective Section, a Mentally Defective Section and a Section for Delicate Children. When considered desirable, the children are conveyed to and from school by motor ambulance. | |
| Surgical treatment for tonsils and adenoids is carried out at two local hospitals under an agreement with the Corporation. A small charge is made to the parents, except in certain necessitous cases, when no charge is made. | |
| Ultra violet light treatment is given at the Orthopaedic Clinic, Faircross Special School. No charge is made. | |
| Where necessary, Ringworm is treated by X-Ray. No charge is made for this treatment. |