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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

East Ham 1930

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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and elder boys and girls are now taking subjects which they have
not hitherto been taught. The formation of the Band is progressing
satisfactorily."
Religious Instruction.
"All children receive religious instruction suited to their age
and capacity and attend the services in the local churches at
Woodford, Aldersbrook, Forest Gate and Leytonstone, whilst
the Chaplain holds a service at Aldersbrook every Sunday afternoon.
Several boys and girls were confirmed by the Bishop."
Accommodation.
"It will be noticed from the statistics that the Homes are
full, and that we have no further accommodation. This will be
met in part by the building of the new Nursery Block and the
adaptation of the Elizabeth Fry Lodge."

Table: Statistics 1st April , 1930 to 1st January , 1931.

Statistics 1st April , 1930 to 1st January , 1931.

The highest number chargeable was501
„ lowest „ „447
In the Receiving Homes 1st April, 1930228
,, Scattered ,, „ „224
452
In the Receiving Homes 1st Jan, 1931266
„ Scattered „ ,, ,,233
499
The chargeability was apportioned as follows :—
1/4/301/1/31
To the C.B. of East Ham6972
,, ,, West Ham251285
Essex C. C.132142
452499
The average number of admissions weekly was13
„ ,, discharges ,,12
Number of deaths in the Institution—
The number admitted from East Ham was74
,, „ ,, West Ham „267
„ ,, „ Essex „151
492
Transfers to other Institutions (not under the control of the East Ham or West Ham County Boroughs)78
Total number of days maintenance130,818