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Dr. D. M. B. Gross, Medical Officer in Charge, makes the following
report:—
"The Unit has been open since May 1955 and at the end of
1957 there were 22 children on roll. 11 males and 11 females; 1 child
who appeared on the waiting list for 1956 has been carried forward
pending suitable transport arrangements (case from Mid-Essex).
During the year 12 children were examined with a view to
admission; of these 6 were accepted and came from the following
areas:—
2 Ilford
1 Mid-Essex (on waiting list)
1 Dagenham
1 South Essex
1 Romford (on waiting list)
The 6 children rejected with the reason for rejection and the
responsible Authority concerned were:—
Ilford A Not a cerebral palsy
B Under school age—for review later
Romford Not a cerebral palsy
South Essex A Mild cerebral palsy
B Not a cerebral palsy
C Under school age—for review later
During the year 3 children were discharged:—
Ilford —Removed to a Hospital Special School
Walthamstow—May prove ineducable
South Essex —Removed from County area
As was the case last year two of the children seen for admission
were under 5 years of age and their admission has had to be postponed
until they reached school age and the need for a nursery class
is re-emphasised.

The staff has continued to work harmoniously during the year
and my thanks are due to them for their efforts which are reflected
in the above improvement.
A tape recorder to assist the speech therapist has been acquired
during the year and it is hoped to have a cine projector shortly.
The work of filming the children has started."