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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
Barnes 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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School Work. 47
(2) Prescription of spectacles, and
quent examination to see that
spectacles are satisfactory 2s. per case.
Note—A separate charge will be made for spectacles. The charge
will be the cost price, which will probably vary from Is. 9d. to
4s. a pair.
(3) X-ray treatment of ringworm 8s, per case.
(4) Ordinary treatment of ringworm 2s. „ „
(5) Treatment of running ears 2s. „ „
(6) Other minor ailments 1s. „ „
(7) Dental treatment:—
Extractions 6d. for 1 tooth
Is. for 2 teeth or more.
Gas 1s. 6d. extra.
Fillings 1s. 6d. per case.
Note.—The above fees include any necessary drugs and dressings.
TABULATED ROUTINE INSPECTIONS.
| School. | Boys 66 | Girls 56 | Boys 8 | Girls 8 | Bovs 12 13 | Girls 12 13 | Lea Boys. | vers Girls | Totals, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church of England | 53 | 46 | - | - | 21 | 23 | 16 | 24 | 183 |
| Catholic | 10 | 9 | - | — | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 44 |
| Westfields | 54 | 51 | — | — | 52 | 31 | 39 | 30 | 257 |
| Barnes Green | 19 | 17 | — | - | — | 19 | — | 16 | 71 |
| Fanny Road | 15 | 11 | — | - | — | 10 | — | 11 | 47 |
| Mortlake Council | 36 | 33 | 55 | 37 | 41 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 316 |
| Lonsdale Road | — | — | 38 | — | 38 | _ | 52 | _ | 128 |
| East Sheen Council | — | — | - | 11 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 48 | |
| 187 | 167 | 93 | 37 | 172 | 146 | 163 | 129 | 1094 |