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In all, 766 children have had operative treatment for tonsils and
adenoids during the year. This figure shows a very large increase over
previous years and a most satisfactory reduction in the arrears due to
war conditions can be reported.
(b) Ringworm.
Ringworm of the scalp, in suitable cases, is treated by X-Rays
at the London Hospital. Treatment has been given in 13 cases.
(c) Other Conditions.
As in the past, the Authority has accepted responsibility for the
provision and maintenance of surgical appliances prescribed by hospitals
and in particular cases has also financed in-patient treatment. In
approved cases travelling expenses are paid in respect of children
attending hospitals outside the district.
CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT.
Children recovering from severe operation or illness and others not
considered to be handicapped pupils within the meaning of the Regulations
and who are in need of convalescence, are sent away for short
periods of treatment arranged through the Invalid Children's Aid
Association.

GENERAL CLEANLINESS.
Routine visits have been paid to all schools by the school Nurses
for examination of the persons and clothing of the pupils. Willing
co-operation of the parents in the treatment of children found to be
verminous has obviated the necessity for formal proceedings
On the whole, a high standard of personal hygiene has been
noted in the schools.
On the whole, a high standard of personal hygiene has been
noted in the schools.