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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

Leyton 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Table: The Clinic was opened to the public on March 3rd, 1936, treatment being available on eleven sessions per week.

The Clinic was opened to the public on March 3rd, 1936, treatment being available on eleven sessions per week.

Morning.Afternoon.Evening.
Monday—2.0-4.306.0-8.30
Tuesday9.30-12.02.0-4.30—
Wednesday9.30-12.0—6.0-8.30
Thursday9.30-12.02.0-4.30—
Friday—2.0-4.306.0-8.30
Saturday9.30-12.0——

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Before the Clinic had been open one month the rush of applicants
for treatment was so great that appointments were being
made for as long ahead as five weeks. As a consequence of the
large waiting list the Council decided to engage a temporary female
chiropodist to enable the arrears to be cleared.
The following statistics for the year 1936 give an idea of the
amount of treatment carried out and a clear indication of the
popularity of the Clinic.
Summary of Attendances and Treatment, 1936.
A. All Ages.

Table: During the ten months the Clinic has been open 1,281 patients have made 4,622 attendances, an average of 3.61 attendances per patient.

During the ten months the Clinic has been open 1,281 patients have made 4,622 attendances, an average of 3.61 attendances per patient.

First Attendances (new cases).Subsequent Attendances.Total Attendances.Average No. of Visits per Patient.
No.Per cent.
Males3288691,19725.903.65
Females8772,1943,07166.443.50
Children762783547.664.66
Total1,2813,3414,622—3.61