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General Publicity
A monthly programme of health subjects for distribution was arranged, with posters and
leaflets being sent to all Borough establishments, voluntary bodies and other agencies.
A wide variety of leaflets and booklets was made available to the clinics for passing on
to their clients as the need arose.
The fact that more requests for health education material came from school children,
teachers, youth leaders, students and others is an indication of the increasing awareness
of health matters.
Displays and Exhibitions.
British Red Cross Centenary
Two displays were mounted by the Health Education section at this event, one
concerning smoking, and the other concerning immunisation, both of which were well
accepted.
Family Planning Week
During this week displays were placed in the clinics by the Family Planning
Association with the assistance of the Health Education Section. The displays were
seen in five centres.
Window Display
Three window displays were mounted at Gateway House during the year. Subjects
included were smoking and health, direworks and accidental hypothermia.
Health Education in Other Organisations
Health Education, on a more personal level as opposed to using the mass media, is
of great importance and is considered to be of longer lasting value. For this reason
every opportunity to reach the public by this means is taken. Requests for talks came
from various sections of the community, as shown below:
Youth Organisations 41
Mothers, Young Wives, Womens and
Mens Organisations 28
Parent/Teacher Associations 7
Old Peoples Organisations 11
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