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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 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The following table shows the attendance of parents during 1934:-
| School. | Number receiving milk | Total. | Total number of bottles of milk consumed in October. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary. | Official. | |||
| St. Mary's (C. of E.)— | ||||
| Girls' | 161 | 3 | 164 | 3,494 |
| Infants' | 97 | 1 | 98 | 2,045 |
| St. Saviour's— | ||||
| Boys' | 174 | 4 | 178 | 2,765 |
| Girls' | 100 | 2 | 102 | 2,096 |
| Infants | 108 | 2 | 110 | 2,250 |
| St. George's Mixed (R.C.) | 70 | — | 70 | 281 |
| St. Patrick's (R.C.) | 165 | 3 | 168 | Not known. |
| St. Mary's (R.C.) | 236 | 6 | 242 | 4,813 |
| Wm. Morris Deaf Centre . | 15 | 2 | 17 | 375 |
| Shernhall Street Special . | 47 | 1 | 48 | 857 |
| Blind and Myope Centre . | 40 | 2 | 42 | 866 |
| Joseph Barrett P.D. | 24 | 6 | 30 | 621 |
The following summary prepared by the Director shows the great
success of the new scheme :—
Statistics re Supply of Milk during October, 1934.
Number on Roll, 26.10.1934 . . 18,534
Number obtaining "official" milk . 579
Number available for "voluntary" milk 17,975
Number obtaining "voluntary" milk . 12,273
Percentage 68.39
Total number of children receiving milk 12,852
Percentage 69.35
Total number of bottles of milk consumed
during month of October 152,843
=6,370 gallons (approx.)
12. (a) CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS.
The importance of securing the attendance of parents at medical
inspection cannot be over-estimated. Written notifications are sent
by the Head Teachers inviting them to be present. The Medical
Inspector is then able to explain the importance of remedying any
defect found.
The following table shows the attendance of parents during
1934:-