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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 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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II.–Number of School Clinics (i.e., premises at which Clinics are held for school-children) provided by the L.E.A. for the medical and/or dental examination and treatment of pupils attending maintained primary and secondary schools. Number of School Clinics
| Examination and/or Treatment (1) | Number of School Clinics (i.e. premises) where such treatment is provided | |
|---|---|---|
| Directly by* the Authority (2) | Under arrangements made with R.H.H.&c. (3) | |
| A. Minor ailment and other non-specialist examination or treatment | 2 | — |
| B. Dental | 2 | — |
| C. Ophthalmic | 2 | — |
| D. Ear, Nose and Throat | 1 | — |
| E. Orthopaedic | 2 | — |
| F. Speech Therapy | 1 | — |
| G. Others :— | ||
| Rheumatism and Heart | 1 | — |
| Artificial Sunlight | 2 | — |
| Remedial Exercises | 2 | — |
IV.—Child Guidance Centres.
(i) Number of Child Guidance Centres provided by the Authority = 1
| Staff | Number | Aggregate in terms of the equivalent number of whole - time officers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | 1 | 3/11 |
| Educational Psychologists | 1 | 1 |
| Psychiatric Social Workers | 1 | 6/11 |
| Others :— | ||
| Clerk/Typist | 2 | 2 |
The Psychiatrist is employed by arrangement with the Regional
Hospital Board.