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In addition to film shows, talks etc., the circular letter also
offered the provision of free displays on health education topics at
any local event such as a bazaar or fete. This offer was accepted on
four occasions. The resultant displays were well received and large
numbers of leaflets distributed.
As part of the home safety activities of the department, offers
are made in the circular letter to give courses on home safety, particularly
to youth organisations. Four courses were arranged, all in
connection with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. Subsequently
all but two candidates passed their examinations and the
latter succeeded after a further period of training.
Artificial Resuscitation
As part of the continuing programme of making the simple
method of expired air resuscitation more widely known, a further
series of public demonstrations was arranged during the last two
weeks of June, prior to the holiday season.
Eleven demonstrations were arranged at centres widely distributed
over the Borough.
The programme included the showing of the film "Emergency
Resuscitation" followed by demonstration and public participation
in the use of the 'resusci-anne' model.
The series was reasonably well attended and it was interesting
to note the apathy in some areas compared with the interest shown
in others. Those members of the public attending, however, felt that
the series performed a useful function.
Throughout the year, a number of organisations and schools
also requested demonstrations on this subject.
Thanks are due to the Baths Department for provision of
demonstrators and model.
Vision Screening
A pilot scheme of vision testing was carried out during the
third week of June.
A vision screening appliance was hired, designed to indicate
sharpness of vision, presence of far or short sightedness, co-ordination
of eye muscles, depth perception, one eye vision and fusion of
images.
Tests were carried out in four old people's clubs, at a garden
party, and a session was held to which staff of the department were
invited. Results of the tests were on a positive/negative basis, those
receiving a negative result being asked to seek professional advice.
The three types of screening were intended as an indication of visual
acuity in elderly people, the general population, and the working
population.