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All serious, acute, urgent, and chronic cases were referred for
treatment to general and special hospitals. In addition, a large
number of minor ailments were given treatment at the Centres.
Cases of tuberculosis and of suspected tuberculosis were referred
to the Municipal Tuberculosis Dispensary at Whiskin Street.
The Sewing Class at Leage Street Centre was continued,
221 attendances being recorded.
The voluntary worker, Mrs. Mason, who had conducted this
class, removed from London, and her services were no longer available.
It was found possible to continue the class through an offer
of voluntary aid kindly made by the late Matron of the Day
Nursery, Miss M. Ditchman.
Considerable assistance is given to the Assistant Medical
Officer and Centre Superintendents by the Voluntary helpers
who kindly attend the Centres on certain days. Their willing
help is much appreciated by all concerned.
Dentures.—Last year 19 mothers were supplied with dentures
under the scheme previously described. In six further cases dentures
were repaired.
Middle Ear Disease.
Arrangements have been made with the London County Council
for children under five years of age suffering from ear disease to be
treated at a special clinic at Popham Road, N.l. All cases are seen
by an aural surgeon who prescribes the requisite treatment and
admission to hospital is arranged if necessary.
This clinic is a valuable one and must be the means of saving
many young children from the ill effects of a neglected ear discharge.
Reports on the condition of children are sent to the Medical
Officer of Health on their first visit and also on discharge.
These children are followed up by the Health Visitors, and
any relapsed cases are referred back for further advice.
Last year 5 cases were referred for treatment at this special
clinic.