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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"273 sessions were held throughout the year and
91 new cases were referred for treatment. In addition
87 old cases were under treatment. Total attendances
amounted to 604 and 47 patients were discharged.
The Orthoptic Clinic functioned efficiently as an
indispensable adjunct to the School Eye Clinic in the
treatment and observation ofgquint cases - both true
and latent and pre- and post-operative."
Miss Hazel attends at the Clinic for three days a
week.
ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC.
Mr. H.G. Korvin, F.R.C.S., the Orthopaedic Surgeon,
makes the following report:-
"No major changes took place at the orthopaedic
school clinics during 1959, but there are some minor
improvements to report. A telephone was installed at
Newbury Hall Clinic which obviated the necessity for
incoming calls to be taken at the neighbouring school,
and made the surgeon more get-at-able for his hospitals.
The electric fan in the Newbury Hall consulting
room was a great blessing in the exceptionally
hot summer months. Attendances were at a reasonable
level. Arrangements for X-ray and laboratory
examinations, hospital admissions, and provision of
appliances were the same as in the past.
Plans were made, during the year, for the equipment
of the new clinic at Kenwood Gardens and it is
hoped that the transfer there of the Newbury Hall
Clinic will take place early in I960.
I wish to thank all those taking part in the work at
the clinics for their valuable help and co-operation. "
The following table summarises the attendances of school children:-
Clinic | Sessions | New Cases | Old Cases | Attendances |
---|---|---|---|---|
Newbury Hall | 43 | 90 | 246 | 467 |
Mayesbrook | 22 | 42 | 99 | 178 |
Manford Way | 8 | 3 | 13 | 27 |
Totals | 73 | 135 | 358 | 672 |