Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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per week at the Public Baths and this treatment is found to be beneficial
physically and mentally.
Children are discharged from treatment following periodic examinations
by the visiting doctor, should such treatment be no longer
necessary.
ARTIFICIAL SUNLIGHT TREATMENT
Ultra violet ray treatment was given as usual at two centres, i.e.
Newbury Hall and Mayesbrook. Attendances were more regular than
in 1957 and all cases showed considerable benefit. There was a total
of 39 new cases and 791 attendances during the year. Of these, 15
new cases and 336 attendances were at Newbury Hall, and 24 new cases,
with 455 attendances, at Mayesbrook.
These children were examined at intervals by the doctor and
discharged when considered to benefit."
Physiotherapy Clinics.
These are held at Newbury Hall on Monday and Thursday mornings
and at Mayesbrook Clinic on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Cases are
also seen at the Manford Way Clinic as required.
Details of attendances:—
Clinic | Sessions | New Cases | Old Cases | Attendances |
---|---|---|---|---|
Newbury Hall | 92 | 98 | 50 | 981 |
Mayesbrook | 93 | 56 | 24 | 717 |
Manford Way | 91 | 8 | 12 | 238 |
Totals | 276 | 162 | 86 | 1,936 |
Artificial Sunlight Clinics.
These are held at Newbury Hall on Tuesday afternoon and at Mayesbrook
Clinic on Thursday afternoon.
Details of attendances:—
Clinic | Sessions | New Cases | Old Cases | Attendances | Discharged | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cured | Much Improv'd | Left District etc. | |||||
Newbury Hall | 46 | 15 | 24 | 336 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
Mayesbrook | 47 | 24 | 14 | 455 | 8 | — | 6 |
Total | 63 | 39 | 38 | 791 | 17 | 4 | 11 |