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Redbridge 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Redbridge]
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If the clinic remains overloaded I would suggest once again
that the attendance of an orthoptist would help tremendously.
If this is not possible then it may be necessary either to have
an additional clinic or to restrict the return of the children
from hospital clinics.
Orthoptic
Clinics
Orthoptic Clinics, indispensable to a satisfactory Ophthalmic
Service, have been held at Mayesbrook and Woodford
Clinics staffed by one Orthoptist in each case. In addition
some patients living in the North IIford area were seen by
arrangement at King George Hospital.
Summary of Attendances
| No. of Sessions | NewCases Investigated | Total Attendances | Cases Di sch arg ed | Cases in attendance at 31.12.66. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayesbrook | 171 | 109 | 515 | 67 | 188 |
| Woodford | 47 | 70 | 183 | 12 | 186 |
| Totals | 218 | 179 | 698 | 79 | 374 |
Orthopaedic
Clinics
Clinics were held in four areas of the Borough, the Consultants
being Mr. H. G. Korvin, F.R.C.S., at Kenwood Gardens
and Mayesbrook, and Mr. Mark L. Mason, F.R.C.S., at Mapford
Way and Woodford.
A summary of the attendances of school children at these clinics is as follows:—
| No. of Sessions | New Cases | Old Cases | Total Attendances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Gdns. | 43 | 45 | 218 | 331 |
| Mayesbrook | 19 | 15 | 63 | 103 |
| Manford Way | 7 | 7 | 18 | 34 |
| Woodford | 10 | 17 | 42 | 78 |
| Totals | 79 | 84 | 341 | 546 |
Five children of school age were found to require surgical
treatment.