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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 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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| STATISTICAL | 6 months ended | Corresponding Half-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/47 | 1946 | 1939 | |
| Girls over 8 and under 14 | 77 | 58 | 91 |
| Boys over 14 and under 16 | 32 | 16 | 36 |
| Girls over 14 and under 16 | 9 | 18 | 40 |
| Accommodation, i.e. beds provided:— | |||
| Receiving Homes | 250 | 240 | 501 |
| Scattered Homes | 170 | 157 | — |
| Cornwall | — | 15 | — |
| Bacton | 30 | 25 | — |
| Number of boys sent to situations | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| Number of boys returned from situations | 1 | — | — |
| Number of girls sent to situations | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| Number of girls returned from situations | — | 1 | — |
MENTAL DEFICIENCY ACTS, 1913-1938.
The ascertainment and supervision of persons coming within
the scope of these Acts, and the examination, certification, and
completion of reports for the Board of Control and other authorities,
have been carried out satisfactorily.
TABLE 11.
| Visits | Number of Interviews | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory Supervision | Guardianship | Institution | Training Centre | Friendly Care | Total | |
| 678 | 178 | 4 | 58 | 92 | 1,010 | 169 |