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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

Wanstead and Woodford 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]

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The constant co-operation of the Women's Voluntary Service with
"Meals on Wheels", so often with only overnight notification, has been
appreciated by the service, and also the willing supply of any outstanding
needs of a patient.
There are 88 Home Helps covering domestic duties in the Borough.
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES 1963
WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD
1. School Medical Inspections

Table: There was no change in the arrangements for the periodic examination of pupils attending maintained schools, the details being as follows:—

There was no change in the arrangements for the periodic examination of pupils attending maintained schools, the details being as follows:—

1.As entrants (5-6 years)616
2.After admission to Secondary Schools (11-12 years)579
3.14-15 year age group562
4.Others17
5.Specials (at request of Head Teacher, Teacher, Parent, School Nurse, etc.)18
6.Re-examination (i.e., follow-up of a defect previously noted)481
TOTAL (all groups)2273

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2. Cleanliness Surveys
6974 pupils were inspected, only 6 being found to have some head
infestation. In no case was it necessary to issue a cleansing order as
parents, upon following instructions issued by the School Nurse, were
able to clear the infestation.
From the commencement of the Summer Term, 1963, it was decided
that Cleanliness Survey would no longer be carried out in Junior and
Secondary Schools but that Health Visitors would contact Schools at
the beginning of each term and inspect children of families known to be
sub-standard and also any children referred by the Head Teacher.
3. B.C.G. Vaccination of School Children
The acceptance rate to this scheme showed a rise for the fourth year
in succession, reaching 72.6 per cent in 1963.
B.C.G. Vaccination was offered to 803 pupils of 13 years of age,
acceptances numbering 583.
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