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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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The Physically Handicapped and Open-Air Sections are
taught together in one part of the school and the Educationally
Sub-Normal in a different part.
At the time of writing this report there is virtually no waiting
list for admission.
E.S.N. Section
During the year 11 children left the E.S.N. Section on ceasing
to be of compulsory school age (3 Barking and 8 out of dis
trict) - all were recommended as requiring care or guidance after
leaving school.
Three children (1 Barking and 2 out of district) were found to
be unsuitable for education at school and recommended for action
in accordance with Section 57 of the Education Act, 1944.
Two Barking children were transferred to Residential Special
Schools for E.S.N, pupils.
Open Air Section
During the year 18 delicate and 4 physically handicapped
children were admitted from Barking and the surrounding districts.
The following table shows the number of children in attend ance on the 31 st December, 1960, together with the medical condi tion for which they were admitted.
| Medical Condition | Barking | East Ham | Romford | Dagenham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Asthma and eczema | - | 2 | - | - |
| Bronchitis | - | - | 2 | 1 |
| Asthma and bronchitis | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bronchiectasis | 1 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Atelectasis | - | - | - | 1 |
| Debility- General | - | 4 | 1 | - |
| Underweight | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Ability following T.B. Hip and | ||||
| T.B.Cervical Adenitis | - | - | 1 | - |
| T.B. Lungs | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Nephritis | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas | - | 1 | - | - |
| Ehler Donlos Syndrome | - | - | - | 1 |
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