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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
Ealing 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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In addition the following amounts were received for treatment at the Clinic:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee for the treatment of children under 5 years and of nursing and expectant mothers | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Amount paid by the "Homes for Motherless Children " for the treatment of school children | 1 | 12 | 9 |
| Amount paid by the Ealing House Girls' Home for the treatment of children | 8 | 10 | |
| Amount paid by the Maurice Girls' Home for the treatment of children | 10 | 6 | |
| Total | £9 | 15 | 11 |
INSPECTION CLINIC.
School children may attend the Inspection Clinic daily at
10 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. They
include cases specially referred by the Education Committee,
Head Teachers, School Enquiry Officers and children brought by
parents. Newly appointed teachers also attend for medical
examination by special appointment.
The scope and amount of the work done is indicated in the sub-joined summary:—
| Verminous Children | 1,596 |
| Impetigo | 296 |
| Scabies ... | 55 |
| Ringworm | 64 |
| Teachers | 8 |
| Miscellaneous | 1,159 |
| Total | 3,178 |