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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The treatment of Tuberculosis is now under the control of the
Regional Hospital Board. On the 31st December, 1963, there were 846
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 1963was as follows:-
Pulmonary | Non-Pulmonary | Total | |||
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Males | Females | Males | Females | ||
Adults | 35 | 22 | - | - | 57 |
Children | - | - | — | — | - |
Tuberculosis and Chest Care Association.— Assistance was granted
to 60 persons who received 363 extra nourishment grants. 69 other grants
(cash, etc.) were also made to 64 patients.
As from May 1962 the scope of benefits given by the Association
was extended to include patients suffering from certain other chest complaints,
as well as those suffering from tuberculosis.
(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 | |
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Consultations': | 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 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday to Friday 9 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. R.l.:-
Males | Females | |
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Consultations: | Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Monday to F riday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |