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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 1932

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

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Table: Aldersbrook Homes and Scattered Homes— continued.

Aldersbrook Homes and Scattered Homes— continued.

Girls over 8 and under 14 years on 1st July, 1932126On 1st January, 1933108
Boys over 14 and under 16 years on 1st July, 193235,, ,,32
Girls over 14 and under 16 years on 1st July, 193213,, ,,24
515,, ,,542
Accommodation—Beds Provided :— Receiving Homes, on 1st July, 1932300On 1st January, 1933311
Scattered Homes „ „ „232,, ,,232
532543
No. of boys sent to situations during 6 months ending 30-6-32146 months ending 31-12-3217
No. of girls sent to situations during 6 months ending 30-6-3210,, ,, ,,14
No. of boys returned from situations 6 months ending 30-6-322*,, ,, ,,1
No. of girls returned from situations 6 months ending 30-6-321*,, ,, ,,2†
No. of boys whose wages were subsidised since the last report (with the sanction of Ministry of Health)—6 months ending 31-6-320,, ,, ,,0

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*For medical treatment. † For further training.
Dr. J. Sangster Greig, Medical Officer to the Homes, in his
half-yearly reports to the Committee, stated that the health of
the children continued to be very satisfactory, but that many of
the newly admitted children continue to require individual care
and attention owing to their neglected condition on arrival.
During the year there were outbreaks of measles and whooping
cough amongst the children but no fatal cases occurred.
During 1932 Dr. Greig and his Assistant paid 456 visits to
Aldersbrook and 147 visits to the Scattered Homes. In addition
to the ordinary routine medical examinations, 601 children were
examined on admission and 518 on discharge. Minor operations
were performed and treatment given as required.
The Dentist, Mr. C. F. Rose, made the usual visits, and
inspections at Aldersbrook and the Scattered Homes resulting in
213 children being treated for extractions, fillings, etc.,
anaesthetics being given by Dr. Greig's assistant when necessary.
The ophthalmic treatment of these children is carried out by
the Council's Ophthalmic Surgeon.