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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 1958
[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 withR.H.B.&c. (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. Pædiatric | - | 1 |
| G. Speech Therapy | 4 | - |
| H. Cerebral Palsy Unit | - | 1 |
| I. Artificial Sunlight | - | 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 = l
| Staff | Number | Aggregate in terms of the equivalent number of whole-time officers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | 3 | 0.82 |
| Educational Psychologists | 1 | 1 |
| Psychiatric Social Workers | 2 | 2 |
| Others :— | ||
| Child Psychotherapist | 2 | 1 |
| Clerk/Typist | 3 | 3 |
The Psychiatrists are employed by arrangement with the Regional
Hospital Board.