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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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They also provided me with the following table of legal proceedings taken under the School Attendance Byelaws, during the year :—
| Initials Offender | Offence | Act | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. | Non-attendance | Education Act | 20s. Od |
| J.F. | ,, | ,, | Attendance Order |
| F. W. | ,, | ,, | 15s 0d. |
| G. M. | ,, | ,, | 10s. 0d |
| L. R. | ,, | ,, | 10s. 0d. |
| C. G. | ,, | ,, | Attendance Order |
| J.S. | ,, | ,, | ,, |
| F. W. | ,, | ,, | ,, |
| L. D. | ,, | ,, | 5s. 0d. |
| E. T. | ,, | ,, | 4s. 0d. |
| R. P. | ,, | ,, | 7s. 6d. |
| H. B. | ,, | ,, | 20s. 0d. |
| H. P. | ,, | ,, | Attendance Order |
| R. H. | ,, | ,, | 10s. 0d. |
16.—CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER BODIES.
(1) N.S.P.C.C. : This Society continues to render
invaluable aid in obtaining necessary treatment for children who
would otherwise be neglected in this respect. These cases have
received repeated advice from the Medical Officer and many
home visits have been made by- the Nurses.
The Local Inspector has sent me the following table of cases dealt with in Brentford and Chiswick during the year
| Nature of Case | Number | Number of children affected | Total No. of visits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | |||
| Neglect | 12 | . .. | 147 | |
| Ill-treatment | 7 | 26 | 21 | |
| Advice sought | 6 | |||
| 25 | 47 | 147 | ||
In no case was it found necessary to prosecute the parents
or guardians concerned.