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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
Willesden 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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| Average number of Children on Roll | 540 | |||||
| Number of Children medically inspected | 280 | |||||
| Number of Parents objecting | 4 | |||||
| INFANTS. | BOYS. | GIRLS. | ||||
| Assistant School Medical Officer | C. E. A. | Armitage, m.a., | m.b. | |||
| Head Teacher | Miss E. Turnbull. | Miss S. Rose. | Miss E. Clifford. | |||
| 1909 | 1910 | 1909 | 1910 | 1909 | 1910 | |
| Accommodation | 130 | No alt. | 175 | No alt. | 227 | No alt. |
| Average No. on Roll | 164 | 159 | 217 | |||
| Time per Inspection | ten minutes. | ten minutes. | ten minutes. | |||
| No. referred for subsequent examination | 15 | (Department not | stated) | |||
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 33 | (Department not | stated) | |||
| No. referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | 4 | none | none | |||
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. Armitage says, "I have been struck by
the number of children with badly decayed teeth and consequent
glandular infection. In many cases, nothing is done for this
condition in spite of advice. Again, in many cases of enlarged
tonsils, I refer to those so enlarged as to be prejudicial to the child's
health, in spite of repeated notice the parents have declined to
W take any steps in the matter. On the whole, I think there has been
a general absence of any serious disease, and I have been much
impressed by the all-round cleanliness of the children."
Type—III. Three storey block, with separate classrooms, opening into
through ventilated corridor.
Site—Open on three sides, one side closely abuts on houses.
Playground—Small portion tar paved, remainder earth, bad condition.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 4 separate W.C.s with 2 gallon flushing cisterns.
Girls 13 separate W.C.s with 2 gallon flushing cisterns.
Infants 4 separate W.C.s with 2 gallon flushing cisterns.
Urinals—Senior Boys 21-ft. lineal, Infant Bovs 8-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Boys 5, Girls 5, Infants 5.
Drinking Water—Taps in each department, but no drinking cups.
Class Room Walls and general Cleanliness of School—Internal surface
rough brickwork, lower part painted, upper coloured.
Desks—Modern double desks.
Lighting—Good.
Heating—Hot water pipes and radiators.
Ventilation—Good.
Cloak Rooms—Light and ventilation good.