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Orsett 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orsett]

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16
ANNUAL REPORT
of the School Medical Inspector for the Orsett SubDistrict
for the year ending 31st December, 1935.
I have pleasure in presenting a Report upon the
the working of the School Medical Service of the Orsett
Sub-District during 1935.
Staff.
No alterations have been made in the permanent
medical staff, but the consultant staff has been augmented
by the appointment of aural and ophthalmic
specialists, who have held local clinics from time to
time by arrangement with the County Medical Officer.
Clinics.
A full list of existing minor ailment clinics appeared
in last year's Report, and no amendments are
necessary.
Accommodation.
The improved facilities of Glasson House have
given satisfaction.

TONSILS AND ADENOIDS CLINICS.

Operations .
1931151
1932210
193381
193496
1935102

I have pleasure in acknowledging the services of
Drs. Park, Barrow and Hawes under this heading, and
of the kindly co-operation of the Seamen's Hospital,
Tilbury, in providing free operations in necessitous
cases.
VERMINOUS CHILDREN.
This matter was dealt with fully in last year's
Report. Good progress has been made, but there are a
few persistent defaulters, notably in Tilbury and the
adjoining Rural District, who continue to give trouble.