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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 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Other treatments included dressings for temporary teeth, the
regulation of orthodontic appliances, the treatment of gums for
acute gingivitis and other conditions of the mouth. For these
treatments 924 attendances were made at the Centres. During
the year 19 new cases were referred for orthodontic treatment,
this figure being smaller than that of the previous year when 37
new cases were fitted with orthodontic appliances with satisfactory
results.
Orthopaedic Treatment.—The Orthopaedic Surgeon attended
the Mattock Lane Health Centre once every month in 1944.
The Masseuse attended on five sessions in each week.
The work of the Orthopaedic Clinic during 'the year may be summarised as follows
| School children | Children under five | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendances by Surgeon | 12 | ||
| Number of children seen for first time | 121 | 61 | 182 |
| Total number of children examined | 396 | 182 | 578 |
| Attendances by Masseuse | - | - | 227 |
| Number of cases treated | 130 | 47 | 177 |
| Number of attendances by children | 1,245 | 300 | 1,545 |
| Children admitted to hospital for special treatment | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| Children supplied with special boots or surgical appliances | 34 | 13 | 47 |
Defective Speech.—The following is the report of the Speech
Therapist (Miss Doreen Bissell) for the year :—
On the 10th January, Speech Centres were opened at the
Mattock Lane, Cherington House, Perivale, Greenford Green and
Ravenor Park Health Centres, and in September at Oldfields
School. The children had been selected during visits to the
schools and had had medical examinations. The parents were
interviewed and some of.them came to watch the treatment.
During the year, the following children received treatment :
| Stammerers 109 | Cleft Palate 4 |
| Speech Defects 83 | Others (Rhinolalia, Chorea, etc.) 4 |
| Total | 200 |