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Medical Inspection
Arrangements are made for each child to be medically
examined at school three times during the period of
school life, and at such other times as the medical
officer considers necessary.
Milk
One-third of a pint of milk is supplied daily to children
attending school on payment of one halfpenny per
day. Where the family income is below a certain
scale and where the medical officer considers milk
desirable on medical grounds, no charge is made.
Minor Ailments
Children suffering from minor ailments are treated
daily at the Corporation's Central Clinic, and at the
Shaftesbury Clinic.
Ophthalmic Service
A Refraction Clinic is held at the Central Clinic, and the
scheme includes the provision of spectacles at a very
low charge, and, in some cases, where the family
income is below a certain scale, at no charge.
Orthopaedic Treatment
Orthopaedic treatment— including the provision of
splints and any necessary hospital treatment— is
provided through the Orthopaedic Clinic, Faircross
Special School.
Special School
The Faircross Special School is divided into three
sections—a Physically Defective Section, a Mentally
Defective Section and a Section for Delicate
Children. When considered desirable, the children
are conveyed to and from school by motor
ambulance.
Tonsils and Adenoids
Surgical treatment for tonsils and adenoids is carried
out at two local hospitals under an agreement with
the Corporation. A small charge is made to the
parents, except in certain necessitous cases, when
no charge is made.
Ultra-Violet Light Treatment
Ultra-violet light treatment is given at the Orthopaedic
Clinic, Faircross Special School. No charge is made.
X-Ray T reatment for
Ringworm, of the Scalp
Where necessary, Ringworm is treated by X-Ray.
No charge is made for this treatment.