Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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SCHOOL CONSULTATIVE CLINICS
Minor ailments sessions at which a doctor was present were held
at the following clinics:-
Annie Prendergast Friday a.m.
Becontree Avenue Monday and Thursday a.m.
Central Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9-9-30 a.m.
Five Elms Monday p.m., Ft-iday a.m.
Ford Road Monday a.m., Friday a.m.
Julia Engwell Monday to Friday 9-9.30 a.m.
Leys Monday p.m.
Marks Gate Friday a.m.
Oxlow Lane Wednesday a.m.
Porters Avenue Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-9*30 a.m.
A total of 1,292 pupils were seen during the year.
SCHOOL MEDICAL INSPECTIONS
Routine school medical inspections are carried out on:-
(a) pupils entering primary school,
(b) pupils in their last year at primary school, and
(c) where considered necessary on pupils in their last year at
secondary school.
In addition, pupils entering the Borough from other areas and
children found to require observation or treatment are followed up as
necessary. Particular attention is paid to pupils at the special schools.
Number of special inspections 1,650
Number of re-inspections 2,281
3,931
Periodic Inspections
Age Groups Inspected (by year of birth) | No. of Pupils Inspected |
---|---|
1967 and Later | 245 |
1966 | 1,101 |
1965 | 964 |
1964 | 181 |
1963 | 100 |
1962 | 75 |
1961 | 548 |
1960 | 1,264 |
1959 | 491 |
1958 | 24 |
1957 | 27 |
1956 | 635 |
5,655 | |
Pupils found not to warrant medical inspection | 912 |