London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Tottenham 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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| County District in which children reside | No. of new recommendations received during year | No. of children admitted during year | No. of children on waiting list on last day of year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Road School for Physically Handicapped Children | |||
| Tottenham | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Hornsey | 2 | 2 | - |
| Hend on | 3 | - | 4 |
| Enfield | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Southgate | 2 | - | 2 |
| Out-County (London County Council) | - | 1 | - |
| TOTALS | 14 | 10 | 20 |
| Tottenham School for the Deaf | |||
| Tottenham | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Hornsey | 1 | - | 5 |
| Edmonton | 1 | - | 2 |
| Enfield | - | - | 4 |
| Wood Green | - | 1 | 2 |
| Friern Barnet | 1 | - | 1 |
| Southgate | - | - | 2 |
| Harrow | 2 | - | 2 |
| Potters Bar | 1 | 1 | - |
| TOTALS | 9 | 3 | 25 |
| Number of children referred to the Centre:- | |||
| (a) Through the school health service | 14 | ||
| (b) By general practitioner | 31 | ||
| Reason for referral:- | (a) Rheumatism | 23 | |
| (b) Other causes | 22 | ||
| Recommendations made:- | (a) Special educational treatment | ||
| (i) In special schools | 2 | ||
| (ii) In ordinary schools | - | ||
| (b) Normal school activities | 37 | ||
| Number of children admitted to hospital | 5 | ||
| Recommended period of convalescence before decision re schooling | 1 | ||