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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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139
Summary
New cases 115
Follow-ups for clinic 169
Follow-ups for schools 53
Remedial Education 15
Children referred to C. G. C. 9
ILFORD ENURESIS CLINIC.
Dr. J. M. Pooley, Medical Officer in charge, reports
as follows:-
"During the 12 months ended December 31st
1960, the clinic continued to be held on Wednesday
mornings and, as from February 1st I960, was transferred
from the Public Health Offices to the new
Kenwood Gardens Clinic.
It can be seen that attendances have shown a
marked improvement during this year; indeed the
whole atmosphere has been one of enthusiasm and
co-operation by both parent and child.
I. Appointment List
During the 12 months ended December 31st 1960there have been 89 new cases (as compared with 68 in 1959 and 46 in 1958). These 89 have been made up as follows:-
| Recommended by | Under 5 years | Over 5 years | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |
| Parents | - | - | 5 | 2 |
| General practitioners | 3 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
| Infant Welfare Officers | 10 | 6 | - | - |
| School Medical Officers | - | - | 18 | 15 |
| Health Visitors | 1 | - | 3 | - |
| Hospital and clinic specialists | - | - | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | 10 | 37 | 28 | |
Total: 89 cases
Total attendances: 430 (compared with 346 in 1959)
Number of sessions: 35