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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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The treatment of Tuberculosis is nowunderthe controlofthe Regional
Hospital Board. On the 31st December, 1961, there were 1,282 patients
on the register of the Ilford Chest Clinic.
The number of patients from Ilford sent to Institutions under the Regional Hospital Board Tuberculosis Scheme during 1961 was as follows:-
| Pulmonary | Non-Pulmonary | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | Females | Males | Females | ||
| Adults | 39 | 24 | 19 | 4 | 86 |
| Children | 4 | 1 | - | - | 5 |
Tuberculosis Care Association.— Assistance was granted to 31
persons who received 190 extra nourishment grants. 66 other grants
(cash, etc.) were also made to 66 patients.
(k) Venereal Diseases.— Treatment of these diseases is now the
responsibility of the Regional Hospital Board.
The following are the V.D. Treatment Centres situate nearest to Ilford:—
| Romford. — The Annexe, Oldchurch Hospital, Waterloo Road, Romford:- | ||
|---|---|---|
| Males | Females | |
| Consulta lions: | Monday and Tuesday 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. | Monday and Tuesday 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. |
| Thursday 12 noon to 3 p.m. | Thursday 12 noon to 3 p.m. | |
| Treatments: | Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | |
| Whitechapel. — Whitechapel Clinic, Turner Street, Mile End, London, E.l.:- | ||
| Males | Females | |
| Consultations: | Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p-m. |
| Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | |
| Treatments: | Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 7 pm. |
| Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | |