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Classification of cases:-
Anaemia and debility 11 6
After infectious illness 2 1
Marasmus and Malnutrition 1 l
Rheumatism, Chorea and Heart 6 -
Heart (congenital) - -
Diseases of Lungs (non T.B. )
(a) Bronchitis, Pneumonia etc 7 3
(b) Asthma 1 -
Glands (Non T.B.) 3 -
Diseases of bones (Non T.b.) 94 29
Diseases of digestive organs 3 1
Paralysis 4 -
Nervous conditions 6 -
Congenital deformities 29 18
Accidents 2 -
Air Raids 3 l
Hernia 2 2
Various 4 1
Help given to Old and New cases (all ages) Old New
Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes 17 35
Extension from previous years - 26
Provided with surgical boots and appliances 42 27
Provided with massage and exercises - 12
Referred for visiting and advice 133 188
Clothes - 7
Number of visits paid 970
Average length of stay in Convalescent home 19 weeks
Children sent away from rheumatism clinic 5
(b) National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ChildrenThe
following summary of the work done in Walthamstow during 1940:
Nature of Offence How dealt with
Neglect 43 Warned or advised 63
Advice sought 12
Illtreatment 4
Other wrongs 4
63 63
Number of children dealt with over five years of age, boys 33,
girls 30. Number of children under 5 years of age, 68.
276 supervisory visits were made during the year, and 86
miscellaneous visits were made.
(c) Central Boot Fund Committee. The Honorary Secretary, Mr. A.J.
Blackhall has very kindly sent the following account of the work of
the boot fund during 1940:-
"During the 12 months ended 31st December 1940, approximately
600 pairs of boots were distributed at a cost of £200. The decrease
in distribution is accounted for by reason of the number of children
evacuated to the reception area.
(d) The Mental Welfare and After Care Committee. The activities
of this Committee were suspended during 1940.
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