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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 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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The following is a summary of the work carried out by the Rodent Operative, acting under the direct supervision of the Chief Sanitary Inspector.
| Complaints | 500 |
| Premises inspected | 583 |
| Premises found to be infested with : | |
| (1) Rats | 409 |
| (2) Mice | 45 |
| Estimated number caught : | |
| (1) Rats | 686 |
| (2) Mice | 429 |
| Fees received for treatment | . £301 10s. Od. |
| Premises treated free of charge | 37 |
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE.
The School Health Service continued to function as in the
previous years except with the necessary modifications of procedure
brought about with the coming into operation of the Education
Act, 1944, on the 1st April.
Dental work was continued by the Senior Dental Surgeon
with the assistance of three part-time Dental Officers.
Diphtheria immunization proceeded on the lines previously
described.
The Child Guidance Centre staffed by a team consisting of a
Psychiatrist, a Psychologist and a Psychiatric Social Worker,
continued its work as in the previous year.
STAFF.
Dr. Scott, part-time Psychiatrist, resigned at the end of the
year and Dr. Portia Holman was appointed in his place. Mrs.
Anthony, part-time Psychologist, and Mrs. Irvine, Psychiatric
Social Worker, also resigned and were replaced by Dr. Bick and
Miss M. Browne respectively.
Miss M. G. Penny, School Nurse, resigned, and was replaced
by the temporary appointment of Miss B. Cassell.
Miss D. Bissell, the Speech Therapist, resigned at the end of
September and her place was taken by Miss E. J. Haw ley.