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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 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Voluntary Associations
Appreciation and thanks are again gratefully accorded to the
Invalid Children's Aid Association.
Thirty-one cases were referred and received treatment.
Home Helps.
During 1938, 21 suitable applicants were registered as Home
Helps, and 33 applications were received for the services of Home
Helps.
Maternity Boxes.
Maternity Boxes containing clothing and necessities for newborn
babies are available upon application to the Senior Health
Visitor.
Staff.
The staff at present consists of two Assistant Medical
Officers, seven Health Visitors and the services of three and a
half Clerks.