London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Kingston upon Thames 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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171
Psychosomatic disorders 4
Organic disorders 2
Psychotic illness
Educational problems 9
For special examination
Total of new cases 51 151
Total caseload during year 349
New cases initially seen by psychiatrist
during the year 22
New caseload initial distribution:
Psychiatrist 39
Psychiatric Social Worker 58
Psychologist 25
Psychotherapist - 122
All cases - closures during year:
Treatment completed 8
Advice only 2
Non co-operative 8
Other arrangements made 11
Improved 2
Failed to attend 11
Transferred to other clinics3 45
Caseload on treatment at end of year 297
On waiting list for diagnostic interview
at end of year 7
349
HANDICAPPED PUPILS
Special Schools and Hostels
The following table shows the placement of Kingston children
in special schools: