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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
Shoreditch 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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The attendances at the sewing classes during the last ten years were as follows:—
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NATIONAL PARENTCRAFT COMPETITIONS
There were again many entries for these competitions which are held each year
by the Association of Maternity and Child Welfare Centres, and although not so
highly placed as last year, Shoreditch did exceedingly well in gaining four honours
certificates and two first-class certificates.
The entries and marks were as follows:-
| Class. | Subject. | Marks gained (out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mothercraft | 74 |
| 2. | Medical records | 83 |
| 3. | Record of social and educational activities | 96 |
| 4. | Needlework | 92 |
| 7. | Knitting | 72 |
| 10. | Fathercraft | 68 |
| 12. | Theoretical cookery | 92 |
| 13. | Practical cookery | 70 |
It need hardly be said that a result such as mentioned above can only be brought
about by the great interest taken in the work by the Health Visiting Staff, and in this
connection special praise should be given to Miss Morrell, the senior health visitor.
VOLUNTARY WORKERS
It is fitting to close this section of the report with an expression of appreciation
of the services of those ladies who have attended voluntarily for the purpose of
assisting with the work of the various centres and clinics.
SCHOOL ENTRANTS
I have to thank the School Medical Officer of the County of London for the
following information regarding the routine medical inspection of the Shoreditch
children who entered school during 1938.