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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 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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Total scon Feeding and Referred to Special General
by Doctor. Digestion Special Clinics Cases Progress
4706 1817 210 44 2284
Immunisation
551
FOLLOWING-UP OF 2 to 5 YEARS OLF CHILDREN
The following figures show the attendances of children in age groups. It will be seen that the attendances have aillon by 2,949.
| Year born | Total who attended. | Attendances made. | Average number of attendances per child. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 179 | 572 | 3.2 |
| 1936 | 299 | 1,254 | 4.2 |
| 1937 | 310 | 1,760 | 5.6 |
| 1938 | 407 | 3,002 | 7.4 |
| 1939 | 511 | 7,785 | 15.2 |
| 1940 | 496 | 5,370 | 10.8 |
| Total | 2,202 | 19,743 | 8.9 |
PROVISION OF MILK, MILK FOODS, ETC.
A stock of dried milks and other foods is kept at the
Centres and sold to the mothers at cost price. During the
year foods to the value of approximately £1,500 were sold.
FREE MILK TO NECESSITOUS CASES.
A sum of £200 was spent upon providing milk for children
under five years of age. A form of application is submitted
in every case, showing the family income, and a scale of
income has been adopted by the Council for guidance in
granting free issues.
The supply of milk for children under 5 was taken over by
the Milk Board in July and the Council retain only the option
of supplementing supplies in special cases. The Milk Officer
reports that since the Scheme came into operation, free permits
have been given to 565 cases and at 2d per pint to 4,868 cases.
VOLUNTARY HELPERS.
We are much indebted to the many ladies who give most
valuable assistance at the Beckenham Welfare Centres. At all
Centres assistance is also given by volunteers from the Aid
Posts.