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SECTION 29 - DOMESTIC HELP
There were 13 (16) new cases, 8 (II) chronic sick, 6 (7) under 65 years of age, nil (I) family
help, nil (2) maternity cases and 5 (2) others. 12 (24) cases were removed for various reasons.
4 (4) full-time and 3 (4) part-time home helps were in employment at 31st December. Number
of clients in receipt of service 53 (52).
All applicants for service had their needs met even during periods of staff shortage due to
holidays, sickness and resignations. During April a course of 'in-service' training was attended
by all home-helps who found the course interesting and beneficial.
In order to carry out assessment of need and ensure smooth running of the service 314 (362)
visits were paid by the Metropolitan District Nursing Association Superintendent and Nursing
Staff.
The full charge for the service remains at 10/9d per hour. Of the 53 clients receiving
service 46 received free service, 5 paid the full charge and 2were assessed to pay a reduced sum.
EDUCATION ACT. 1944
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE
The general standard of health at the Sir John Cass Foundation School is good and a high
level of hygiene is maintained.

The Comprehensive and Selective inspections are conducted by the School Nurse. The general
standard of hygiene amongst the school children was good, and no head nor body infestation
occurred during the year. Home visits were made to the City parents to follow up matters arising
from the medical inspections.

Special Clinics
A clinic is held at the Sir John Cass's Foundation School from time to time for those pupils
who have been examined at school medical inspections for whom further investigation is felt to be
necessary. During 1969, 4 (7) such clinics were held, and 18 (30) children examined.
Audiometry
52 (41) children were tested during the year at the school.