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
Barking 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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MEDICAL INSPECTION AND TREATMENT
The Statistical Return at the end of this report shows the
classification of defects found and the treatment thereof.
Minor Ailment Clinics
Attendances at these clinics were well maintained during the
year.
CASES TREATED AT MINOR AILMENT CENTRES
| Eyes: (External and other—excluding errors of refraction and squint) | 430 |
| Ears, Nose and Throat Defects (other than operative) | 626 |
| Skin: | |
| Ringworm (body) | 7 |
| Scabies | 2 |
| Impetigo | 81 |
| Other | 1,888 |
| Other minor ailments (e.g. minor injuries, bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.) | 2,929 |
| Total attendances | 23,593 |
Speech Therap
During the year 158 cases made 2,240 attendances to the Speech
Clinic. Two part-time Speech Therapists were employed throughout
the year giving a total of 13 treatment sessions per week. During
term time 4 of the 13 sessions held are undertaken at Faircross
School.
DENTAL SERVICES
Statistics relating to the dental inspection and treatment of school
children will be found in the statistical return at the end of this
report.
Unfortunately, the number of full-time dentists was reduced from
two to one through the resignation of Mr. A. R. Levy who obtained
a post in a Health Centre of the London County Council. Although
it was found impossible to recruit full-time staff, a number of parttime
dentists were engaged but their services were not sufficient to
give true continuity in treatment and inspection. This was particularly
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