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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

Beckenham 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]

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The following major improvements have been carried out during
1938:—
Balgowan.—One additional Class Room.
Hawes Down Juniors.—Two additional Class Rooms.
Hawes Down Seniors.—Two additional Class Rooms.
Generally.—In many cases modern furniture has been provided
and sanitary drinking fountains have now been installed
in place of the old bowl and cup type, and many minor
works of modification have been carried out.
CLOTHING AND FOOTGEAR
The records of the children inspected this year show there were
very few children whose condition was unsatisfactory.
WORK OF THE SCHOOL NURSES

Table: The home visits to cases of infectious disease, absentees from school, cases who fail clinic appointments, etc., are made by the School Nurses, in addition to attendance at the Minor Ailment, Inspection and Special Clinics ; the following figures give some indication of the amount of work done by them during the year:—

The home visits to cases of infectious disease, absentees from school, cases who fail clinic appointments, etc., are made by the School Nurses, in addition to attendance at the Minor Ailment, Inspection and Special Clinics ; the following figures give some indication of the amount of work done by them during the year:—

Home Visits:Total 1938Total 1937
To cases of Infectious Disease864379
Other Cases2,1481,502
Follow-up Cases
No reply168153
Total Home Visits3,1802,034
Visits to Schools:
re Personal Hygiene6383
Children examined9,91211,744
Found Unclean5162
Children seen at other Visits3,1142,751
Clinic Sessions Attended:
Minor Ailment Clinics402420
Inspection Clinics113108
Eye Clinics3941
Immunisation Clinics10996
Aural Clinics1111
Dental Clinic8480