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attention to teeth. It has not been necessary to institute anv
legal proceedings in 1925, but much pressure has been necessary
in some cases to secure that treatment is received even when
offered free.
In 1925 the various clinics established included :—
1. Minor Ailments Clinic, East Street.—Mornings on
days at S.30 o'clock.
2. Ophthalmic Clinic (mainly for refractions), Central Clinic,
East Street.—Half-day, Saturday mornings.
3. Throat and Xose.—Operations for tonsils and adenoids
are carried out by arrangement with neighbouring
institutions, no facilities for the purpose being available
in the district.
4. Examination Clinic, East Street.—For the further
nation of special cases and cases referred from routine
inspections which are seen at the closc of the Minor
Ailments Clinic.
Examination of backward children and the subjects of
suspected mental or physical defect are carried out by
the School Medical Officer at the Public Offices, where
arrangements are made to suit the convenience of
parents and others.
5. Dental Clinic, East Street.—Held twice daily except one
session per week employed on dental inspections at
school.
6. Tuberculosis.—By arrangements with the Essex County
Council, the Medical Officer of Health is Tuberculosis
Officer for the district. Suspected cases of tuberculosis
are referred from routine inspections or from any of the
special clinics to the Tuberculosis Dispensary at 37.
Linton Road. The Tuberculosis Dispensary is run in
close touch with the open-air classes of the Special
School, while arrangements are made through the
County Council for necessary cases being admitted to
hospital or sanatorium.