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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
Redbridge 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Redbridge]
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Sessions and New Cases
(Comparative figures for the years 1963-1967 Inclusive)
| Kenwood Centre | Mayesbrook Centre | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions held:— | 57 | 24 | 1967 |
| 49 | 24 | 1966 | |
| No. of New Cases seen:— | |||
| Total:- 161 | 129 | 32 | 1967 |
| 119 | 90 | 29 | 1966 |
| 110 | 110 | — | 1965 |
| 107 | 107 | — | 1964 |
| 99 | 99 | — | 1963 |
It is interesting and encouraging to note the increase in the
number of new cases seen and treated through the clinic, the
1967 figures being practically double those for 1963.
Appointment Analysis (Both Clinics)
| Under 5 years | Over 5 years | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |
| Recommended by:— | ||||
| 1. Infant Welfare Officers | 3 | 6 | — | — |
| 2. School Medical Officers | — | — | 63 | 33 |
| 3. General Practitioners | 6 | - | 12 | 6 |
| 4. Parents | 1 | — | 6 | 2 |
| 5. Health Visitors | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 6. Head Teachers | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| 7. Removal into Redbridge | - | - | 2 | - |
| Total of 161 | 12 | 8 | 90 | 51 |
Total Attendances during 1967:— Kenwood Center Mayesbrook Center
(Both clinics, old and new cases)
796 cases 650 146
Procedure
The procedure adhered to throughout the preliminary and
subsequent interviews and treatment, continuous as adopted
and described in previous yearly reports.
Analysis of Treatment
The treatment and approach in each case naturally varies
with the etiological factors and temperament of the child.
Experience with cases seen at the Kenwood Centre has
proved that the considerable time spent in talking to the child
at the first interview (rather than specifically to the parent) is
invaluable. Considerably more Impact is made with the child,