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To the Chairman and Members of the
WALTHAMSTO EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I beg to present herewith c report upon the work
of the School Medical Department for the year 1940.
In comparing the findings with those of the
previous year, the effect of evacuation should be borne
in mind.
A notable event was the opening of the new
Handsworth Avenue School.
In spite of the war the nutrition of children
remaining in Walthamstow was maintained at a high level
and, in fact, appeared to show a slight per centage
improvement. There was some increase in uncleanliness
and scabies - each inseparable from war conditions. In
spite of so much shelter life, a kindly providence
arranged for a low incidence of infectious disease. This may
be partly explained by evacuation. In the case of
Diphtheria however, the effects of the immunisation
campaign are beginning to be felt.
The work of the special schools continued as
far as possible and also the loan of staff to the reception
areas.
once again I wish to acknowledge the consideration
and help of your Committee and the good work of the Staff.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient servant
A.T.W.POWELL
School Medical Officer
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