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The Home Office, in July, 1951, recommended
"42 .... that the frequency of medical examinations, of dental inspections,
and of other routine arrangements should be as follows:-
(a) Medical examination.On
admission.
At least monthly for children aged 0-1 year.
At least quarterly for children aged 1-5 years.
At least yearly for children over the age of 5.
On discharge.
(b) Weight (in a single garment)
On admission.
Weekly - for children aged 0-6 months.
Monthly - for children aged 6 months to 2 years.
Quarterly - for children aged 2 years and over.
On discharge.
(c) Height (for children aged 2 years and over) -
On admission.
Quarterly.
(d)Dental Inspection-
This is very desirable for children over the age of 2 and, if
possible, should be arranged shortly after admission and at intervals
of not more than six months.
(e) Medical records -
Individual records should be kept showing condition on admission,
and progress, and should include a record of sickness. Dates of
immunisations should be noted. Condition on discharge should be
recorded.
43. Children attending local education authority schools will be examined
by the school health service at intervals. A member of the staff of the
home should endeavour to be present, and should tell the doctor anything
of note about the child just as a parent would."
Other Local Authority Homes
Arrangements should be as for "Hammersmith Homes".
Voluntary & Private Establishments
Arrangements should be as for "Hammersmith Homes". The Assistant
Children's Officer when visiting keeps a check on the arrangements, and
the Child Care Officer ensures that medicals are completed when the review
takes place.
Special Schools
Handicapped children are medically examined annually. The forms are
completed and returned to the Inner London Education Authority (EO.WS 2/3)
which, where appropriate, forwards them to the Children's Officer concerned.
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