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Leyton 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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H. Orthopaedic.—Arrangements with Brookfields Orthopaedic
Hospital, Hale End, for the admission of children requiring
orthopaedic treatment.
I. Other.—The Whipps Cross Hospital is within the Borough
area, and has accommodation for 760 patients. In addition, Leyton
is served by many hospitals in the surrounding neighbourhood, viz.,
Walthamstow, Hackney and West Ham.
J. Institutional Provision for Unmarried Mothers,
Illegitimate Infants and Homeless Children.—No provision.
K. Ambulance Facilities.
(a) Infectious Cases.—An Austin Ambulance is provided
for the conveyance of infectious cases to the Isolation
Hospital.
(b) Non-Infectious and Accident Cases.—Motor Ambulances
for non-infectious cases are supplied by the
Leyton Town Council and are under the control of the
Superintendent of the Fire Brigade.
LEGISLATION IN FORCE.
Special Acts.
Leyton Urban District Council Act, 1898. Leyton Urban District Council Act, 1904.
| Adoptive Acts. | Date of Adoption. | Date came into Force. |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases (Notification) Act, 1889 | 31-12-89 | 10-2-90 |
| Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Act, 1890 | 7-4-91 | 1-6-91 |
| Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890 | 7-4-91 | 1-6-91 |
| Libraries Act, 1885-1890 | 23-11-91 | 23-11-91 |
| Private Street Works Act, 1892 | 20-12-92 | 1-2-93 |
| Baths and Washhouses Act, 1896 | 7-12-97 | 7-12-97 |
| Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907, Sections 85 and 86 and Part 8 | 27-10-08 | 17-11-08 |
| Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907, whole of Part 5 and certain sections in Parts 2, 3, 4 and 10 | 29-9-08 | 4-10-09 |