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Chiswick 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chiswick]

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nourishment, etc., for some of the children suffering from
malnutrition.
(c) Chiswick Philanthropic Society.—This Society is
always very willing to help children recommended to them
who are in need of clothing, surgical appliances, etc.
(d) The Chiswick Children's Holiday Fund and
Middlesex King Edward VII Memorial Fund have been
the means of enabling us to send 94 children (47 girls and 47
boys) to Holiday Homes at Heme Bay, Ramsgate and
Broadstairs.
(e) Juvenile Employment and After-Care Committee.—
This, a Joint Committee for Brentford and Chiswick, is doing
most valuable work in arranging for suitable employment
for children on leaving School. The Offices are situated in a
house adjoining the Clinics, and the Medical Records of the
Chiswick children are always available if they are required.
Also the School Medical Officer examines, when necessary,
any applicants whose physical suitability for some particular
occupation is in question.
17—Blind, Deaf and Epileptic Children.
There are no Institutions for the reception of these
children in this district. Particulars relating to children sent
by the hoeal Authority to approved Institutions, are as
follows :—

Blind Children.

AgeInstitution.Charge to Local Authority.contribution by Parent.
1. Boy11East London School for Blind, Clapton.£755s.
2. Boy8ditto£755s.
3. Girl11ditto£755s.