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(Miss F. M. Carter). The latter is now engaged in whole-time
dental work amongst evacuated school children in one of the
reception areas (Cambridge Borough).
Nursing Staff.—Three of the normal staff of four school
nurses went with evacuated children into reception areas (Cambridge,
Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire). The nurse at Cambridge
was recalled at the end of four weeks as her services were
required for children remaining in the Borough.
Present Position (1940).
There is unfortunately a constant tendency for the evacuated
children to return to the Borough. Already about two-thirds
of the elementary school population are in attendance at school.
With a staff depleted to the extent of five sessions per week
medical, six sessions per week dental, nurses at half strength
and the accommodation at the School Clinic cramped by its dual
function of School Treatment Centre and First Aid Post, the
service is not working at full efficiency. The uncertainty of the
future renders this inevitable. I am grateful to the staff for
their loyal co-operation in making the best of difficult circumstances,
to the teachers for their constant co-operation and help,
and to the parents of the children, to whom the greatest credit
is due for the very high standard of cleanliness and health in
the schools.
I am, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
R. P. GARROW,
School Medical Officer.