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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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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III.—Type of Examination and/or Treatment provided at the School Clinics returned in Section II, either directly by the Authority or under arrangements made with the Regional Hospital Board for examination and/or treatment to be carried out at the Clinic.
| 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.B. &c. (3) | |
| A. Minor ailment and other non-specialist examination or treatment | 2 | - |
| B. Dental | 2 | — |
| C. Ophthalmic | 3 | — |
| D. Ear, Nose and Throat | 1 | — |
| E. Orthopaedic | 3 | — |
| F. Speech Therapy | 2 | - |
| 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 | N umber | Aggregate in terms of the equivalent number of whole-time officers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | 2 | 5/11 |
| Educational Psychologists | 2 | 2 |
| Psychiatric Social Workers | 2 | 2 |
| Others:— | ||
| Play Therapist | 1 | 6/11 |
| Clerk/Typist | 2 | 2 |
The Psychiatrists are employed by arrangement with the Regional
Hospital Board.