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(3) January.—School Medical Services.
(4) February.—Services for Adults and Adolescents, dealing
with Tuberculosis, Venereal Diseases, etc.
(5) March.—Physical Training and Recreation.
Special Posters (16-sheet and double crown), Folders, Display
Cards (for shops), Bookmarks and Posters for vehicles were
distributed in the Borough last year, dealing with the first three
months of the Campaign. In addition to the 16-sheet posters
issued centrally, special 16-sheet " Slogan " Posters were prepared
for display on adjoining sites.
Post Offices.—At the request of the Ministry of Health,
special leaflets detailing the Health Services available in the Borough,
are supplied to all the local Post Offices for distribution to the public
on request.
The Council renewed the subscription of two guineas to the
Central Council for Health Education.
British Social Hygiene Council.
On the 26th January a special lecture for adults under the
auspices of the British Social Hygiene Council was given in the Town
Hall by Dr. Forgan dealing with venereal diseases. It was followed
by a film " Test for Love " which portrayed the importance of early
and continuous treatment. The hall was well filled and the meeting
appeared to be much appreciated.
Handbook—Public Health Services.
A special handbook relating to the Public Health Services in
the borough was prepared last year and sent to all those to whom it
might be of value, including the general practitioners practising in
the district.
Empire Marketing Boards.
The advertising board of the Empire Marketing Board in
Clerkenwell Road continued in use for propaganda purposes.
Special posters issued by the National Association for the
Prevention of Tuberculosis, and the Central Council for Health
Education, dealing with diphtheria prevention, have been displayed
on this board. Two poster boards used by the Metropolitan Water
Board are now at the Council's disposal. One has been fixed on
the projecting wall of No. 152, Pentonville Road, an excellent site,
by permission of the Penton Estate at an acknowledgment fee of
5s. per annum.