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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 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Public Health Act, 1936. Child Life Protection.
On 1st January, 46 foster mothers and 48 children—and at
the end of the year 33 foster mothers and 33 children—were subject
to inspection.
The Council's Child Protection Visitors made 224 visits of
inspection during the year.

Table: Summary, Year 1937.

Summary, Year 1937.

Number of nurse children on Register 1st January48
Number of nurse children notified by foster mothers during the year23
Nurse children removed :— To parents or relatives18
To another foster mother ...8
With foster mother to another area2
Adopted1
To National Children's Home1
To other institutions4
Attained 9 years of age3
Removed from Register—kept without reward1
Died—
Number of nurse children on Register on 31st December33

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ANTE-NATAL SUPERVISION.
Ante-natal Clinics—
(1) Park House Clinic, Granleigh Road, E.ll.— Thursdays,
10 a.m.
(2) Leyton Green Clinic, Leyton Green Road, E.10.—
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
(3) Maternity Department, Queen Mary's Hospital.

Table: Attendances .— During 1937, the attendances were:—

Attendances .— During 1937, the attendances were:—

Centre.First Attendances.Subsequent Attendances.Total.
Park House Clinic,260530790
Leyton Green Clinic205393598
4659231,388