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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 1953

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

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Table: VENEREAL DISEASESThe following statistics have been abstracted from copies of form V„D.(R), which have been received from the Hospitals named and total figures for 1952 and 1951 are also shewn:-

VENEREAL DISEASES

The following statistics have been abstracted from copies of form V„D.(R), which have been received from the Hospitals named and total figures for 1952 and 1951 are also shewn:-

Patients Dealt With for the First Time During the Year
19531954
SyphilisGonorrhoeaOther ConditionsTotalSyphilisGonorrhoeaOther ConditionsTotal
Whitechapel Clinic, London Hospital415118137514111130
St. Thomas' Hospital-—11-167
Albert Dock Hospital222630-23436
Queen Mary's Hospital, E.15423440223236
Totals1019179208719183209
Totals for 19521429139182
Totals for 1951625132163

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ALDERSBROOK HOMES AND SCATTERED HOMES,,
The pattern of the Children's Homes is crystallising gradually into
the shape designed by the Children's Committee.
As far as possible, problem children or short-term stay individuals or
siblings are admitted to the reception unit at 80 Aldrsbrook Road. Their
placements in the Nursery or Scattered Homes is made if it becomes obvious
longer care will be necessary.
In general, however, as many children as possible are boarded out with
foster parents.
The care of the children from the medical point of view has presented
no special problems and Dr. Galvin has visited the Nursery and Homes
regularly and as required. With appropriate reliefs she has been on call,
so that a doctor is always available for the attendance on children and
staff In cases of acute illness.

Table: The statistics for the years 1953 to 1954 are appended:—

The statistics for the years 1953 to 1954 are appended:—

19531954
1. Average number in homes throughout the year324203
2. No. chargeable to East Ham on 1st January129137
3. No. chargeable to East Ham on 31st December141129
4. Average weekly admissions146
5. Average weekly discharges168

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It will be seen that the overall number of children is greatly reduced
as is also the demand for this type of care.