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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 1957
[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 11. 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 withR.H.B.&c. | ||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | |
| A. | Minor ailment and other non-specialist examination or treatment | 4 | - |
| B. | Dental | 3 | — |
| C. | Ophthalmic | — | 3 |
| D. | Ear, Nose and Throat | — | 1 |
| E. | Orthopaedic | — | 3 |
| F. | Paediatric | — | 1 |
| G. | Speech Therapy | 4 | — |
| H. | Cerebral Palsy Unit | — | 1 |
| I. | Artificial Sunlight | 2 | 2 |
| J. | Remedial Exercises & Physiotherapy | 3 | 2 |
| K. | Enuresis | 1 | — |
| L. | Orthoptic | — | 1 |
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 | 3 | 0.82 |
| Educational Psvchologists | 2 | 2 |
| Psychiatric Social Workers | 2 | 2 |
| Others:— | ||
| Child Psvchotherapist | 2 | 1 |
| Clerk/Typist | 3 | 3 |
The Psychiatrists are employed by arrangement with the Regional
Hospital Board.