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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
Ilford 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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| During 1941, 47 children were medically examined and reported under the Mental Deficiency (Notification of Children) Regulations, classified as follows:— | upon 1928, |
| Feeble-minded Children.—Total number certified in 1941 and recommended for admission to a special school (day or residential) | 16 |
| Imbecile Children.—Total number certified in 1941 and recommended for notification to Essex County Council | 7 |
| Idiots.—Total number certified in 1941, and recommended for notification to Essex County Council | 2 |
| Dull and Backward Children.—Total number certified in 1941 and recommended attendance at special class for dull and backward children for one year, and then to be re-examined | 22 |
Idiots, Imbeciles, Feeble-Minded, Dull and Backward Children. Summary of cases at end of 1941:—
| Idiots. | Imbeciles. | Feeble-Minded. | Dull and. Backward | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Residential Institution | 3 | 8 | 14 | — |
| At Elementary School | — | — | 28 | 46 |
| At no School or Institution | 2 | 30 | 15* | — |
| Total | 5 | 38 | 57 | 46 |
* 6 of these are over 14 years of age.
All feeble minded children and dull and backward children are reexamined
once a year and the feeble-minded children are visited at home
by the School Nurses at least once a quarter.
Employment of School Children and Young Persons.—From special
inquiries made at the various schools during 1941, it was found that 24
children were employed out 6f school hours. 25 children were submitted
for medical examination in accordance with the Byelaws made under Part II
of the Children and Young Persons Act, 1933, with the following result:—
Medically fit .. .. .. .. .. 25
Examination of Officers, etc .—In accordance with the Education Committee's regulations, the undermentioned teachers and other officers were medically examined and reported upon during the year by the School Medical Officer:—
| Newly-appointed Teachers | 99 |
| Teachers—Sickness Regulations | 23 |
| Newly-appointed Physical Training Instructor | 1 |
| School Enquiry Officers—Sickness Regulations | 1 |
| Newly-appointed Camp Nurses and Helpers | 4 |
| ,, ,, Evacuation Officer | 1 |
| ,, ,, Supervisor British Restaurants | 1 |
| 130 |
School Camps.—The three Ilford School Camps are still in being, and
the general procedure outlined in my report for 1940 still continues.