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East Ham 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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30
For Practitioners—
Spirochaetes —
Gonococci 31
Wassermann 41
Others 32
Total 104
During 1934, no East Ham patients were in residence under
the Hostel Scheme.
Mental Deficiency.
The Corporation of West Ham admit to their Colony at South
Ockenden a number of mental defectives from this area. This
arrangement has materially eased the situation as regards the
provision of institutional treatment for higher-grade cases. The
object of the Colony is to provide adequate training and instruction
in suitable occupations, as well as environment conducive to
happiness and physical well-being. The institution is ideally
situated and fulfils this requirement in every respect. In addition
patients of a similar category are admitted to various institutions
including Cell Barnes, Herts. Many slight cases are placed with
suitable guardians. Low and medium grade defectives are
accommodated at Forest Gate Hospital.
Clinics and Treatment Centres.
These are shewn below and are all provided by the Council.
TABLE 6.
C linics and T reatment C entres.
| Situation | Purpose used | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Central Clinic, High St. School | Special Clinics | Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 9.30 a.m. |
| Toddlers' Clinics | Monday 9.30 a.m. Tuesday 2.0 p.m. Wednesday 9.30 a.m. | |
| Infant Welfare | Monday 2.0 p.m. Thursday 9.30 a.m. | |
| ,, ,, | Ante-natal Clinic | Friday 9.30 a.m. |
| Immunization Clinic | Friday 9.30 a.m. | |
| Baptist Church Hall, Plashet Grove North Woolwich Clinic, Fernhill St. | Infant Welfare ,, ,, | Tuesday 9.30 a.m. Friday 2 p.m. Tuesday 2 p.m. |