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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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8. School Dental Service
Whole-time service continued to be provided at the Clinic at 93 High
Road, South Woodford, a summary of the work carried out is given at
Appendix 'A'.
9. Speech Therapy
The Speech Therapist attends at 93 High Road, South Woodford, on
Mondays, and at 118 Hermon Hill, South Woodford, on Wednesdays.
During the year a total of 150 sessions were held in which 69 pupils
made a total of 848 attendances.
A cure was effected in 21 cases; those under treatment at the end of
the year numbering 39, the remaining 9 cases having failed to continue
to attend for treatment.
10. Specialist Services
The Clinic at 93 High Road, South Woodford, continues to be used,
by arrangement with Essex County Council, for the provision of
Ophthalmic, Orthoptic, Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy services under
the auspices of the North East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board.
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