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The percentages for the past 5 years were as follows:—
1943 2.5
1944 2.4
1945 3.3
1946 2.6
1947 1.7
Other Ailments.—During 1947, 137 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, 109 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 1947 was 2,120,526 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.
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 1947, 16,797 children were receiving milk in school.
Work done by the N.S.P.C.C.—The following 40 cases were investigated :—
(1) Neglect 29
(2) Ill-treatment cases 4
(3) Other cases 7
(1 case was reported from the Public Health Department for neglecting
medical advice ; 28 were reported from other sources for general neglect).
100 children (58 boys and 42 girls) were involved, 61 being of school age.
In addition to this work, 245 supervision visits were paid to different cases,
some of which were made to those reported during the previous year.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association.—40 children were sent to residential
schools and paid for by the Education Committee in 1947. In addition
58 children were sent to Convalescent Homes and in 2 cases fees were paid
for through voluntary funds.
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, DoyneBell,
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.
Handicapped Children.
Section 33 of the Education Act, 1944, and the regulations made thereunder
have placed on the Local Education Authorities new responsibilities for
the provision of suitable education for children suffering from disability of
mind or body.