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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 1945

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Table: The following table gives the statistics:—

The following table gives the statistics:—

1. Number of cases referred during year 1944-5170
2. ,, ,, children examined110
3. ,, ,, cases in which advice was given in school77
4. ,, ,, cases recommended for physical examination with a view to transference to Special school17
5. ,, ,, cases recommended for physical examination with view to transference to Open Air (P. D.) School1
6. ,, ,, children given remedial coaching4
7. ,, ,, Special school cases recommended to leave school2
8. ,, ,, cases recommended for Medical examination3
9. ,, ,, cases found ineducable5
10. ,, ,, cases transferred to other schools1
11. ,, ,, cases tested for progress44
12. ,, ,, cases awaiting examination16

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Part II.—This section deals with children who appear to need
investigation of social and emotional factors before a satisfactory
diagnosis and recommendations can be made. These cases are often
referred from sources outside the schools, e.g., by School Medical
Officers, Probation Officers, Private Doctors, Parents and others.

Table: The following tables give a summary of the work done on cases requiring complete examination at the Child Guidance Clinic:—

The following tables give a summary of the work done on cases requiring complete examination at the Child Guidance Clinic:—

Cases referred during 1945168
Cases carried over from 19449
177
Cases seen for partial service and advice59
(Social, vocational and educational).
Non co-operative1
Removed from district2
Cleared up after partial service44
59
Cases seen for full diagnosis64
Diagnostic waiting list54
177