Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Redbridge]
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recommendations for admission wens received from the following
sources:—
Other Authorities 8
Hospitals 5
Head Teachers 3
Transfers from Other Areas 3
General Practitioners 2
Chief Education Officer 1
Dr. Barnardo's 1
Spastics' Society 1
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The diagnoses were as follows:—
Cerebral Palsy 9
Haemophilia 3
Severe Asthma 2
Poliomyelitis 2
Muscular Dystrophy 1
Bronchitis 1
Spasticity 1
Cerebellar Ataxia 1
Congenital Chorea 1
Sickle Celled Anaemia 1
Hydrocephalus and Partially Sighted 1
Mild Spasticity, Partially Deaf and Petit Mal 1
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Cerebral Palsy Mr. H. B. Lee, F.R.C.S., Orthopaedic Surgeon, reports as
follows:—
"The unit has continued on the lines which have been
successful in the past. The staff have maintained their high
standards, and their ready co-operation ensures that even the
most seriously handicapped children are given the best chance
of physical improvement, and training in everyday skills as well
as the patient and understanding education which they need."