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Other Ailments.—During 1946, 120 children were operated on for the
removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids, under the agreement with Queen
Mary's Hospital, Stratford, as in-patients.
Under the agreement with the King George Hospital, 104 children were
operated on at that Hospital, all as in-patients, for the removal of enlarged
tonsils and adenoids.
Provision of Meals and Milk for School Children.—The provision of
meals in the schools commenced on 7th October, 1940. The total number
of mid-day meals served during 1946 was 1,788,670 approximately.
There are sixteen kitchens in the Borough, established at the following
schools:—
Barking Abbey, Becontree, Benton, County High Boys, County High
Girls, Dane, Fairlop. Gearies, Goodmayes, Loxford, Mayfield,
Newbury Park, Redbridge, South Park, Uphall, and Wm. Torbitt.
The Provision of Milk and Meals Regulations, 1945, issued by the
Board of Education, dated the 22nd March, 1945, provides for the supply
of milk to children in school at the price of ½d. for one-third of a pint. As
from 6th August, 1946, milk in school has been supplied free of charge in
accordance with the Provision of Free Milk Regulations, 1946.
In October, 1946, 16,838 children were receiving milk in school. 380
were receiving an additional one-third pint.
Work done by the N.S. P.C.C.—The following 40 cases were investigated
:—
(1) Neglect ' 21
(2) Ill-treatment cases 4
(3) Other cases 15
(1 caBe was reported from the Public Health Department for neglecting
medical advice; 20 were reported from other sources for general neglect).
66 children (32 boys and 34 girls) were involved, 39 being of school age.
In addition to this work, 161 supervision visits were paid to different cases,
some of which were made to those reported during the previous year.
An annual grant of £2 2s. is made by the Ilford Committee for Education
o this Society.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association.—37 children were sent to
residential schools and paid for by the Education Committee in 1946. In
addition 4 children were sent to Convalescent Homes or Residential
Schools and paid for through voluntary funds.
An annual grant of £50 is made by the Ilford Committee for Education
to this Association.
Hospital Investigation and Treatment.—In connection with children
referred to hospitals from the various clinics for specialist advice or treatment
it is here appropriate to record sincere appreciation of the willing assistance
and courteous co-operation of the medical and surgical staff concerned.
Among others, grateful thanks are in particular expressed to Drs. Playfair,
Doyne-Bell, Deville, Neustatter and Messrs. Small and Hervey, of Queen
Mary's Hospital. Stratford, and to Mr. Hogg, of King George Hospital,
Ilford. Most valuable help in connection with the investigation of pulmonary
ailments has been rendered by Dr. Currid of the E.C C. Tuberculosis
Dispensary.