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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 1952
[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 | Number of School Clinics (i.e. premises) where such treatment is provided | |
|---|---|---|
| Directly by the Authority | Under arrangements made with R.H.B. &c. | |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| A. Minor ailment and other non-specialist examination or treatment | 2 | - |
| B. Dental | 3 | - |
| C. Ophthalmic | - | 3 |
| D. Ear, Nose and Throat | - | 1 |
| E. Orthopaedic | - | 3 |
| F. Paediatric | - | 1 |
| G. Speech Therapy | 2 | - |
| H. Rheumatism and Heart | - | 1 |
| I. Artificial Sunlight | 2 | - |
| J. 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 | 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.