Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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In the past the excellent work done by this Clinic has been carried on
under very unfavourable conditions, and it is a matter for satisfaction that
it is now suitably housed and equipped.
The Clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday, and a mother can attend as often as necessary between these hours,
or if advised to do so, can spend the day at the Clinic.
Dr. McGregor is in medical charge, and the routine work is carried out
by Sister Christey (S.R.N., C.M.B.) assisted by Miss Grist, who is a
Norland trained Nurse.
During 1932 the number of individual mothers who attended the Clinic
was 310, and the total number of daily attendances 976.
Dental Treatment.
The number of cases reported from the Welfare Centres for dental treatment since this has been available are as follows:—
Year. | First Attendances. | Total Attendances. |
---|---|---|
1924 | 118 | 244 |
1925 | 138 | 479 |
1926 | 168 | 476 |
1927 | 279 | 682 |
1928 | 357 | 1,101 |
1929 | 266 | 1,413 |
1930 | 410 | 1,666 |
1931 | 527 | 1,776 |
1932 | 463 | 1,831 |
Agreement with Queen's Hospital for Examination and Treatment
of Children referred from Welfare Centres.
This Agreement came into operation on 22nd January, 1930, and in consideration
of a payment of £150 per annum, contains provision for the
following:—
(1) Examination and report by member of Honorary Staff.
(2) Treatment at Minor Ailment Centre.
(3) Admission to Hospital of suitable cases for examination and
treatment.
The following are the particulars of the cases referred under this Agreement during the year:—
1930 | 1931 | 1932 | |
---|---|---|---|
Consultation Cases | 107 | 133 | 192 (909 Attendances) |
Minor Ailment Cases | 121 | 155 | 189 (729 Attendances) |
Admission to the Wards | 2 | 13 | 37 |