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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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Redbridge]
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In conclusion I would thank the nursing staff for their co-operation
in the smooth running of the clinics.
Orthoptic
Clinics
Orthoptic Clinics, indispensable to a satisfactory Ophthalmic
Service, have been held at Mayesbrook and Wanstead Place Clinics
staffed by one Orthoptist in each case. In addition some patients living
in the North Ilford area were seen by arrangements at King George
Hospital; but it is hoped that an additional clinic will commence at
Kenwood Gardens early in 1969.
Summary of Attendances
| No. of Sessions | New Cases Investigated | Total Attendances | Cases Discharged | Cases in Attendance at 31.12.68 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayesbrook | 209 | 294 | 604 | 120 | 90 |
| Wanstead Place | 48 | 45 | 275 | 31 | 63 |
| Totals | 257 | 339 | 879 | 151 | 153 |
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 Manford 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 Gardens | 44 | 141 | 323 | 619 |
| Mayesbrook | 22 | 139 | 129 | 355 |
| Manford Way | 7 | 15 | 30 | 58 |
| Wanstead Place | 10 | 44 | 39 | 101 |
| Totals | 83 | 339 | 521 | 1,133 |
Mr. H.G. Korvin, F.R.C.S., Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Kenwood
Gardens and Mayesbrook Clinics reports as follows:—