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77
The percentages for the past 5 years were as follows:—
1947 1.7
1948 1.3
1949 0.9
1950 0.5
195 1 0.4
Other Ailments.—During 1951, 332 children were operated on for the
removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids as follows:—
King George Hospital 70
St. Mary's, Plaistow 63
Ilford Isolation Hospital 50
Rush Green Hospital 3
Privately 146
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 1951 was 2,256,839 approximately.
There are 19 kitchens in the Borough, established at the following
schools:—
Barking Abbey, Beal, Benton, County High Boys, County High Girls,
Cleveland, Dane, Fairlop, Gearies, Goodmayes, Gordon, Loxford,
Mayfield, Newbury Park, Parkhill, Redbridge, The Glade, 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, 1951, 18,310 children were receiving milk in school.
Work done by the N.S.P.C.C.—The following 41 cases were investigated:—
(1) Neglect 28
(2) Ill-treatment cases 3
(3) Other cases 10
(One case was reported from the Public Health Department for neglecting
medical advice ; 4 were reported from other sources for general neglect.)
131 children (72 boys and 59 girls) were involved, 65 being of school age.
In addition to this work, 246 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.—
Number of Ilford School Children sent to
(a) Recuperation Holiday Homes 47
(b) Regional Hospital Board Homes 3
of these, three Recuperative Holiday Home cases had extensions of stay and
fees were paid from Voluntary funds.
Six children sent for ordinary holidays; 6 were loaned invalid chairs, and
clothing and shoes supplied in 7 cases.
40 cases were referred for visiting and/or for advice only.
Eight escorts to London provided and all escorts from London to Convalescent
Home provided by Voluntary Workers (50 children).
Home visits during the year—social care and after.care reasons—100
(approx.).