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Our immunisation schemes, suitably modified for local needs
have been adjusted to accord with the recommendations contained
in the Department of Health and Social Security Circular of 1969
and the new timing of injections has meant fewer visits to the
clinic or family doctor.
In addition to counsel offered by Health Visitors and the
advice and examinations given by clinic Medical Officers, certain
children are referred to the Special Clinic which is held on behalf
of the Borough by a Principal Medical Officer from County Hall.
Here children undergo special medical tests of physical and
mental development and parents are advised on measures to help the
child which is found to have problems. These children are kept
under observation and ultimately special recommendations may be
made regarding the type of education most suited to their requirements.
Such assessments are made periodically throughout the
child's school life so that changes may be made according to its
changing needs.
Health Education (including Centres and Schools)
During the year, a health education committee consisting of
health visitors and school nurses met every month and, with the
help of the Health Education Officer, made out a programme of
topics for the year. Posters and leaflets were selected to support
the topic chosen for the month and, if no suitable material was
available, the Health Education Section with ideas from this committee,
were able to fill the gap. This committee also reviewed new
films, leaflets and posters and assessed their suitability for use in
the health visiting and school health fields.