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Where further examinations are found to be required children are referred to special clinics
e.g., vision, hearing, dental, ear nose and throat, special investigation clinics, etc. This
year 12,663 examinations were carried out.
Non-routine medical examinations
These examinations are carried out for various reasons e.g. prior to departure on school
journeys; for ascertainment of suitability for ordinary school; at the request of the head
teacher, school nurse, parent, medical officer, etc. Non-routine examinations carried out
during the year totalled 8,163.
CLEANSING OF VERMINOUS SCHOOLCHILDREN
This year the number of treatments for 'vermin and nits' increased from 817 to 844. The
schools principally affected are those with high ratios of immigrant children on their rolls,
some of whom move on before adequate treatment can be completed.' Attendances for treatment of
scabies at the bathing centres decreased from 308 last year to 175 in 1968. Acombined approach
with the co-operation of local schools, general practitioners and the borough cleansing station
staff continued during the year to ensure where possible that all known cases, and their family
and other contacts, are given a complete course of treatment.
HANDICAPPED PUPILS

DEAF AND PARTIALLY-HEARING CHILDREN
Children suspected of hearing loss are tested by health visitors at health centres. Where
such loss is confirmed or there is any doubt, the child is referred to an audiology clinic and
seen by a specialist and a teacher of the deaf. Action taken includes referral to hospital for
treatment or for the issue of a hearing-aid, to school for the deaf and partially-hearing, or
to a health centre for further observation where loss is slight. There are no special schools
for this defect in the borough, children having to go to school either in Hackney or Islington.
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