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Walthamstow 1933

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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78
Help Given to Old and New Cases 1933.
Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes *26
Extensions from Previous Years —
Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances 84
Referred for Visiting and Advice 43
153
(*—Includes 9 admissions to Brookfield Hospital).
WALTHAMSTOW CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY.
The organisation, staffing and accommodation of the Society
was fully detailed in the 1930 Report.
Clinics are held as follows:—
Tuesday and Friday, 2—4.30 p.m. Massage and Sunlight
Treatment.
Wednesday, 1.30—4.30 p.m. Weighing Clinic and Dispensary
Treatment.
Thursday, 1—6 p.m. Infant Consultations.
During the year an ante-natal clinic was started under the
care of Dr. May Belton and 32 expectant mothers made a total of
46 attendances.

Table: The work done during the calendar year is shown in the following table compiled from information kindly supplied by Miss Coulston:—

The work done during the calendar year is shown in the following table compiled from information kindly supplied by Miss Coulston:—

First Attendances of New Cases.Re-attendances.Grand. Total.
Under 1 yr.1-5 yrs.Total.Under 1 yr.1-5 yrs.Total.
193337279451584347861062911080
193238812451251124625973710249
Visits to Children under 1 year.Visits to Children 1—5 years.Grand Total.
First.Subsequent.Total.
19333361128146429434407
1932346907125325373790