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The following cases were dealt with through the Diocesan Council : —
1965
3
1966
2
1967
5
CONGENITAL DEFECTS AT BIRTH
In 1967 a register was established for all babies "At Risk", e.g. those exposed to pre-natal or
hereditary dangers, those who showed signs or symptoms at or soon after birth which might be an
indication of some disability in the future and those who were involved in a difficult birth, etc. and
who might, as a result, be adversely affected later in life.
Midwives and doctors attending the birth or in attendance on the child following birth, inform
the department of any congenital abnormalities or other deviations from normal. Some cases are
referred immediately for specialist attention, others are kept under observation. A proportion of
the cases put on the register ultimately develop normally and are removed from the register.
The number entered on the register in 1969 was 1490, and of this number 369 were removed
during the year.
MEDICAL SERVICES FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN
The full-time medical officers who conduct Child Welfare Clinics are also School Medical
Officers and the specialist clinics of the School Health Service, i.e. Dental, Audiology, Speech
Therapy, Ophthalmic, Physiotherapy and Child Guidance, are all available for advice and treatment
for any pre-school children.
Close co-operation is maintained with the patient's private practitioner and with hospitals, in
respect of children requiring treatment not available through the Local Authority services.