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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
Walthamstow 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| Brought forward | 265 |
| Diseases of Nervous System | 9 |
| Mental Deficiency | 4 |
| Hernia | 5 |
| Diseases of the Eyes | 5 |
| ,, ,, Nose and Throat | 2 |
| ,, ,, Ears | 7 |
| ,, ,, Digestive Organs | 3 |
| Various | 20 |
| Total | 320 |
Help Given to Old and New Cases, 1930.
| Old. | New. | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes | 47 | 146 | 193 |
| Extensions from previous years | 51 | — | 51 |
| Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances | 32 | 47 | 79 |
| Provided with Carriages | — | 1 | 1 |
| Provided with Massage and Exercises | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Provided with Clothing | — | 2 | 2 |
| Referred for Visiting and Advice | 3 | 104 | 107 |
| Referred by I.C.A.A. to other Agencies | 3 | 30 | 33 |
| Referred by I.C.A.A. to Guardians | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Totals | 139 | 338 | 477 |
(b) Inspector Francis of the South-West Essex Branch of the
N.S.P.C.C. contributes the following statistics and notes relating
to the work done during 1930:—
No. of Cases. Nature of Offence, etc. How dealt with.
25 Neglect 21 Warned and advised 22
Advice sought 3 Prosecuted 3
Various 1
"Supervision visits totalled 138, involving 32 boys and 35 girls,
and 21 pre-school children. Cases were referred, where necessary, to
the various Clinics and 1 child is improving after treatment at
Brook field Hospital. A large increase in the number of "nervous"
cases was noted, many being due to parents and guardians leaving
children unattended at night. The Society has had to prosecute in
three cases, the parents being convicted with loss of the custody of
the children, who are now doing well in other homes."