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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 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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| BOYS. | GIRLS. | INFANTS. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant School Medical Officer | R. C. Cruden, m.a., m.b. | E. N. Smith, m.d. | E. N. Smith, m.d. |
| Head Teacher | H. Earl | H. Earl | Miss M. Palmer |
| Accommodation | Mi xed 856 | 418 | |
| Average No. on Roll | Mi xed 799 | 343 | |
| No. of Parents objecting | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Time per Inspection | eight minutes | six minutes | six minutes |
| *>Jo. referred for subsequent examination | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| So. to whom directions for treatment given | 30 | 34 | 85 |
| No. referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | 6 | 8 | 18 |
| Disturbances of School arrangements by Med. Inspection | no | no | no |
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. Cruder) finds "great apathy amongst
parents with regard to having defects remedied, especially with
regard to eyes. Many of the children report that 1 Father says my
eyesight is good enough,' or 'mother has no time to take me to
hospital to see about my eyes.' I think there is a marked improvement
in regard to verminous heads."
Type—VI. Modern school, central hall, three storeys.
Site—Open, elevated position.
Playground—Tar paved, well drained, good condition.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 8 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Girls 12 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Infants 11 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Urinals—Senior Boys 37-ft. lineal, Infant Boys 46-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Boys 12, Girls 12, Infants 12.
Drinking Water—Three taps in playground with metal cups.
Class Room Walls—Glazed brick dado, hard plaster above.
General Cleanliness of School—Clean.
Desks—New dual desks.
Lighting—Good. Window to floor area 1 in 6.3.
Heating—Hot water radiators.
Ventilation—Good. Available window openings to floor area 1 in 9.8.
Cloak Rooms—Well lighted and ventilated.
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. Newlyn Smith has been struck with " the
very evident desire manifested, in the majority of cases, to comply
with any directions as to obtaining treatment, especially in regard
to the cleanliness and care of the head, and the removal, where
necessary, of tonsils and adenoids."