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East Ham 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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TABLE 13.
MENTAL DEFICIENCY ACTS, 1913—38. (Statistics for 1942—1946).
| YEAR 31 Deo. | UNDER ORDER | In places of Safety | Under Statutory Supervision | Under Permissive Powers | Under Friendly Care. | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Institutions | Under Guardianship | ||||||
| 1942 | 138 | 40 | – | 113 | 5 | 40 | 336 |
| 1943 | 146 | 38 | — | 134 | 6 | 34 | 359 |
| 1944 | 153 | 35 | — | 125 | 5 | 35 | 353 |
| 1945 | 159 | 38 | 1 | 131 | 4 | 44 | 377 |
| (inclusive 14 on licence) 2 died during year 2 orders discharged 2 awaiting admission | (inc. 4 still evacuated) 2 transferred to Ockendon 1 order discharged | (exc. those still evac. and 3 in H.M.F. Many removed during wartime still untraceable) | (1 transferred to Ockendon) | (many removed and untraceable, 3 in H.M.F.) | |||
| 1946 | *159 | †37 | 1 | 132 | 4 | 50 | 383 |
* Including 12 on Licence.
† Including cases on Licence.
Training Centre.
The arrangements outlined in the report for 1945, have continued The attendances during 1946 are indicated below:—
| Morning Session:— | |
| Number on register | 21 (11 males and 10 females) |
| Number of Sessions | 235 |
| Total attendances.. | 4,157 |
| Average attendance | 17 |
| Afternoon Session:— | |
| Number on register | 23 (10 males and 13 females) |
| Number of sessions | 235 |
| Total attendances.. | 4,413 |
| Average attendance | 18 |
BLIND PERSONS ACTS, 1920-1938.
The work of acertainment and medical examination has continued
and blind persons are under the constant supervision and care of
Miss Kingston. Lectures and instruction in Moon and Braille
are given during the day, and evening visits are paid when required.
All blind persons and dependants are now entitled to free medical
treatment under the Council's Social Welfare Domiciliary Medical
Service Scheme.
I wish to express appreciation and thanks to the local Welfare
Association for their beneficient services to the blind.