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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 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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Table: The number of cases treated at the clinic during1955was as follows: —

The number of cases treated at the clinic during1955was as follows: —

ExaminedNeeding TreatmentTreatedMade Dentally Fit
Expectant and nursing mothers151151187138
Children under 5136136147134

Table: The forms of dental treatment provided were:—

The forms of dental treatment provided were:—

ExtractionsAnaestheticsFillingsScaling or Scaling andGum treatmentSilver Nitrate treatmentDressingsRadiographsDentures Provided, repaired and remade
LocalGeneral
CompletePartial
Expectant and nursing mothers5787011047779-14545239
Children under 5322-115195--67---

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In addition There were 596 prophylactic treatments and other operations
carried out in the case of expectant and nursing mothers.
The total number of sessions held for expectant and nursing mothers
and children under five years of age was 121.
Distribution of National Welfare Foods.
Owing to the closure of the local Food Offices, the distribution of
national welfare foods (National Dried Milk, orange juice, cod liver oil
and vitamin tablets) to beneficiaries has been the responsibility of the local
health authorities under the National Health Service since the 28th June,
1954.

Table: The following shows the distribution centres in Ilford, with the days and times they are open:—

The following shows the distribution centres in Ilford, with the days and times they are open:—

(a) Main and Branch Centres.
Main Distribution Centre,Monday to Friday9.15 a.m.—4.45 p.m.
279 Cranbrook Road, Ilford.Saturday9.15 a.m.—12.30 p.m.
Methodist Church Hall,Tuesday and Friday9.15 a.m.—1 p.m.
High Road (entrance in Cleveland Road), Ilford.Saturday2 p.m.—3.15 p.m.
9.15 a.m.—12 noon
Methodist Church Hall,Tuesday9.15 a.m.—1 p.m.
Fremantle Road, Barkingside.2 p.m.—3.30 p.m.
Goodmayes Methodist ChurchFriday9.15 a.m.—1 p.m.
Hall, Blythswood Road (next to Seven Kings Library), Goodmayes,2 p.m.—3.30 p.m.