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Colleges of Further Education
Assistance was given by the Health Education Section in the planning of a student
health course, and in the provision of speakers, films and other visual material.
Parent/Teacher Associations
Interest has continued to grow in discussion between the school and home in health
education, especially concerning any sex instruction undertaken. This is a welcome
development and the Health Education officer and Health Visitors have had the opportunity
of participating in these discussions and working together with teachers and
parents in helping in the child's development towards maturity.
Campaigns and Projects
Family Planning Week
A Family Planning Week organised in conjunction with the Family Planning
Association was aimed mainly at providing social and health workers with all
information regarding family planning. Displays and literature were on view and
available at various centres in the Borough and staff from the F.P.A.'s clinics
were at hand to discuss with the workers.
The Health Education staff contributed to the organisation of the week and in the
provision of literature, display material and films.
Smokers Clinics
Two further courses were held in April and November using the Five Day Plan, in
conjunction with the British Temperance Society and had the same success as the first.
These courses are in great demand with a waiting list of those who cannot be accommodated.
The success rate after 6 weeks is approximately 60%; but the long term rate
will not be known until there is sufficient time lapse.
Disposal of Medicine Campaign
This campaign is reported on under Home Safety.
Immunisation Campaign
Following a report on a decline in the immunisation rate both nationally and locally
a poster campaign was arranged with a wide publicity. A local free newspaper with
distribution to all households in the Borough gave coverage for the campaign, which
should have results.
Quiz in Schools
The Quiz is reported on under Home Safety.
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